Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with three years of direct patient care experience. Adept at physician and interdisciplinary medical team communication, as well as patient education with extensive knowledge of various disease process, treatments and interventions for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Dedicated to delivering excellent evidence-based patient centered care to patients and their families.
Skills
Acute care expertise
Clinical Documentation
Patient and family education
Healthcare ethics
Critical care nursing
Nursing staff leadership
Tracheostomy Care
Preventative health
Collecting vitals
Intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Medication Administration
Chronic disease management
Strong communication
Team support
Assessing needs
Quality of life guidelines
Networking with staff
Team Management
Supervision
Healthcare policies
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit, 02/2017 - Current Novant Health – Huntersville, NC,
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients, families and caregivers to promote informed medical care choices.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 03/2013 - 10/2016 Christian Care Communities – Bowling Green, KY,
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurse informed of changes.
Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Transported patients between rooms and testing locations.
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