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RN, CRITICAL CARE
Summary

Compassionate Critical Care Nurse with 10 years of nursing experience in Telemetry and Acute care settings. Strong critical thinking skills to assess and attend to needs of multiple patients. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional quality of care.

Skills
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Ventilator care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Communication
  • Time management and endurance
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Teamwork and dependability
  • Documentation
Experience
November 2016 to Current
Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, ALRN, Critical Care
  • Provided direct care in critical care units, including MICU, CCU, SICU, PCU, LTAC, Covid ICU units.
  • Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Delivered high-quality care by following clinical standards and implementing process improvements.
  • Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
  • Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery.
  • Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
August 2020 to September 2020
St Vincent East Birmingham, ALRN ICU
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Cared for ICU patients recovering from Covid 19 in the specialized Covid Units in the hospital
  • Floated to other ICUs the Hospital-CVICU, CICU, SICU, CCU and care to critically ill patients
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
April 2014 to November 2016
USA HealthMobile, ALRN, Critical Care
  • Provided direct care in critical care units, including MICU,SICU, and PCU units.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
  • Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
  • Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests to determine patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
  • Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on clinical needs and care plans.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures by operating and monitoring medical equipment.
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
April 2012 to March 2014
Providence HospitalMobile, ALRN, Critical Care
  • Provided direct care in critical care units, including, MICU, NICU, SICU and CCU units.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
  • Performed nursing assessments, collected medical data and analyzed results.
  • Cared for critically ill patients with high-risk, life-threatening health problems to improve clinical outcomes.
  • Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
December 2010 to March 2014
Providence HospitalMobile, ALRN
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
  • Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
  • Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
  • Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • United nursing team to achieve patient care goals and strive towards excellence.
  • Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
Education and Training
July 2010
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALNursing
Bachelor of Science
Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
  • St Vincent East
  • USA Health
  • Providence Hospital

School Attended

  • University of South Alabama

Job Titles Held:

  • RN, Critical Care
  • RN ICU
  • RN

Degrees

  • Nursing Bachelor of Science

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