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COVID-19 STAFF NURSE ICU/ER REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 9 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of medical treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.

Skills
  • IV setup
  • Family advocacy
  • Patient check-ins
  • Sanitation
  • HIPAA education
  • Critical thinking
  • Computer skills (EPIC, Cerner, Soarian, and VISTA)
  • Organization and Time management
  • Good listening skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient Assessments
  • Trauma recovery
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Acute care expertise
  • Medication Administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Preventative health
  • Chronic disease management
Work History
07/2020 - CurrentCOVID-19 Staff Nurse ICU/ER Registered Nurse | Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center - Huntington, WV
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
  • Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in Emergency Department and critical care unit.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
03/2020 - CurrentRegistered Nurse | St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
03/2014 - 04/2020Float Pool Registered Nurse | Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital - Ashland, KY
  • Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
  • Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
  • Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
  • Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
  • Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
07/2012 - 05/2019Registered Nurse | St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
05/2012Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OHBachelor of Science: Nursing
Expected in 02/2021Walden University, Minneapolis, MNMaster of Science: Family Nurse Practitioner
Certifications

West Virginia Nursing License

Ohio Nursing License

Kentucky Nursing License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Life Support

Pediatric Life Support

TNCC certified

CPI certified

NIH certified

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center
  • St. Mary's Medical Center
  • Our Lady Of Bellefonte Hospital

School Attended

  • Youngstown StateUniversity
  • Walden University

Job Titles Held:

  • COVID-19 Staff Nurse ICU/ER Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Float Pool Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Master of Science : Family Nurse Practitioner

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