Efficient ICU and Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse with more than 2 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with providers to maintain high quality healthcare practices.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Medical assessment
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Vascular care understanding
Culturally-sensitive care
Medication and IV administration
IV and venipuncture certified
Ventilator care
Critical care
Gastrostomy tube care
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Experience
Registered Nurse, ICU, 06/2021 - Current Community Medical Ctr – Missoula, MT,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 07/2019 - Current Gritman Medical Center – Moscow, ID,
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Patient Care Technician, 01/2018 - 07/2019 Select Medical Corporation – Bethesda, MD,
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Assisted and supported physicians performing procedures.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Nursing Assistant, 03/2016 - 11/2017 Conemaugh Health System – Johnstown, PA,
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2019 - Finger Lakes Community College - Canandaigua, NY GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2009 - Dundee Junior-Senior High School - Dundee, NY GPA:
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