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ICU FLOAT
Professional Summary
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.
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Work History
03/2019 to CurrentICU Float Company Name | City, State
- 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
02/2018 to 03/2019RN Staff NurseCompany Name | City, State
- 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
07/2016 to 03/2018Registered NurseCompany Name | 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
05/2016Associate Degree in Nursing | NursingCopiah-Lincoln Community College, City, State
05/2019BSN | Nursing The University of Mississippi Medical Center, City
Certifications
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Midline Catheter Insertion
- RN license Louisiana State Board of Nursing
- RN license Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mission work
Quality and pride in our work.
Have the right skills and knowledge.
Make decisions based on the best available information at the time, explain them and honor decisions once they are made.
Selective in the work we choose and set priorities for how work will be accomplished.
Be honest and trustworthy.
Build relationships on integrity and assume those with whom we work are trustworthy.
Committed to serving others with compassion and respect.
Value contrary opinions and different points of view.
Encourage creativity, innovation and flexibility.
Have a passion for our work.
Celebrate success and recognize achievement.
Organizational Membership
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Sigma Global Nursing Excellence
Awards
The DAISY Award - For extraordinary Nurse - Thirty three daisies in three years.
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School Attended
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College
- The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Job Titles Held:
- ICU Float
- RN Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- 05/2016 Associate Degree in Nursing | Nursing
05/2019 BSN | Nursing
