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ICU NURSE
Summary

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Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 28 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills
  • Unit administration
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Care planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Medication administration expert
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Ventilator care
  • Diabetes management
  • Body mechanics knowledge
Experience
Intermountain HealthcareMurray, UTICU Nurse10/2014 to 11/2019

Monitored and evaluated clients via a Tele-Medicine platform in ICU's.

Assisted ICU RN's via the Tele-Medicine platform with met codes, code blues, medications, rapid transfussion protocols, protocols for medications and cares, equipment assembly and frequent patient monitoring.

Implemented evidence based practice methods for DVT prevention, Ulcer prevention on ventilated patients, and oral care to prevent ventilator assisted pneumonia.

University Of Utah Medical CenterSalt Lake City, UTRegistered Nurse09/1991 to 04/1992
Providence Health & ServicesEverett, WARespiratory Care Practitioner07/1987 to 08/1988
Intermountain HealthcareMurray, UTCharge Nurse
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Facilitated HIPAA and JCAHO reviews through patient chart audits, inventory and supply management, medication inventory management, biohazard management, and maintaining patient medical record confidentiality compliance; ensured all patient care, unit operations, and nursing protocols were in place and adhered to.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Delivered quality patient care and ensured rooms were maintained and compliant with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording all cardiac rhythm data.
  • Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
  • Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
  • Coordinated staff to meet patient care needs.
  • Created patient care plans, monitored patients and participated in consults.
  • Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals; communicate with patients and caregivers to drive patient advocacy objectives.
  • Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
  • Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
  • Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques, and patient assessments and interventions.
  • Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
  • Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
  • Prioritized care and assessed needs through effective triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Performed patient evaluations and developed care plans in alignment with needs.
  • Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
  • Oversaw unit processes, including patient admission and discharge.
  • Skilled in central line and catheter management for triple lumen catheter (TLC), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), tunneled intravascular central catheter (TICC), Quinton lines, and implanted vascular access device (LVAD).
  • Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
  • Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
  • Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
  • Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
  • Actualized interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, G-tubes and ileostomy/colostomy bags.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Communicated with external departments to ensure critical patient admission into correct department.
  • Led patient care team and served as Nurse in Charge of health center.
  • Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 4-8 nurses.
  • Ensured complete and continuous patient care by documenting all health information into patients' medical records and sharing pertinent data with care providers.
  • Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on discharge instructions to maintain continuum of care.
  • Actualized interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, G-tubes and colostomy and ileostomy's.
  • Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
  • Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures.
  • Provided unit leadership to provide quality care to 2 to 17 patients per day in 17-bed unit.
  • Assigned daily tasks to nurses based on experience and strengths.
  • Monitor and document patients' condition, medications administered and interventions applied.
Education and Training
Certification:Respiratory Therapy09/1981Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, WA
Associate of Science:Nursing09/1988Everett Community College, Everett, WA
Bachelor of Science:Nursing02/2020Western Govenors University, Salt Lake City, UT
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Intermountain Healthcare
  • University Of Utah Medical Center
  • Providence Health & Services

School Attended

  • Skagit Valley College
  • Everett Community College
  • Western Govenors University

Job Titles Held:

  • ICU Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • Certification : Respiratory Therapy 09/1981
    Associate of Science : Nursing 09/1988
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing 02/2020

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