Dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic Critical Care Registered Nurse with four years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Skills
Evaluations
HIPAA education
IV setup
Family advocacy
Communications
Team Building
Problem Resolution
First Aid/CPR
Operational Improvement
Work History
ICU Float , 03/2019 - Current Southcoast Health System – North Dartmouth, MA,
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over two or more patients daily
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, oral therapies and intramuscular injections to patients
Collected and documented vital signs every hour to maintain current records of patients' conditions
Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing
Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Registered Nurse, 07/2016 - 03/2018 The University Of Mississippi Medical Center – City, STATE,
Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Measured and recorded six patients' vital signs per hour, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
Reported health status concerns to senior nursing staff and clinicians for review.
Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses.
Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, Expected in 05/2016 - Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Wesson, MS GPA:
BSN: Nursing , Expected in 05/2019 - The University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, GPA:
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