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SURGICAL TRAUMA NURSE
Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 16 years experience caring for over 186,400 patients in healthcare. I am seeking a position in an organization that will use my education and experience to increase the wellness of patients and decrease morbidity and mortality . Proficient in providing care to a diverse population of patients. Exceptionally skilled in assessing, planning, managing, implementing and evaluating.

Professional Development
Basic Life Support:Nursing Chicago, IL2020.
Licensed Registered Nurse:Nursing Chicago IL2018.
Bachelors of Science & Nursing:Olivet Nazarene University-Bourbonnais, IL 2017.
Associates in Applied Science: Georgia Military College - Augusta, Ga2012
Work Experience
Christ Medical Hospital & Stroger County HospitalChicago, ILSurgical Trauma Nurse11/2017 to Current
  • Interviewed patient from day surgery or pre-op holding area and assessed patient through pre-op check list for readiness and safety. This includes labs, medication, any metal implants, jewelry, pace-makers, consent form signed by physician, anesthesia and patient. I also check the last time patient has eat or drank.
  • Transported, positioned and prepped patient for surgery.Assisted anesthesia with intubation, cricoid pressure, IV lines, medication administration, blood pressure cuff, O2 sensor and heart monitors.
  • Aided scrub technologist in room setup, sterile field setup, medication or confirming counts.
  • Maintained charting surgery before, during and post surgery. Answered calls for the physician and updated patients family.
  • Sent specimen and cultures, retrieved blood, antibiotics, implants and any other needs of surgery.
  • Documented billing charges for patients surgery. Set up room and cases for next day surgery.
  • Established a bed for the patient through PACU, ICU, cardiac unit, or medical surgery floor.
  • Gave clear and concise reports to floors that included IV lines, vent settings, estimated blood and urine, procedure, diagnosis, allergies, patient history, vital signs and drains.
  • I helped the surgical team in 1300 successful surgeries in 2018-2020. I am skilled in circulating and scrubbing many surgical cases. This includes general , vascular, orthopedics , ENT, GYN, urology, plastic neurology and trauma. As a trauma nurse I would see many gun shot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, and ectopic pregnancies.
Augusta Regional HospitalAugusta , Ga.Psychiatric Technician05/2012 to 01/2016
  • Worked with emotionally disturbed, mentally impaired, disabled patients and observed for any abnormal, violent, suicidal or physical disabilities and behaviors. Organized educational playing, team building games, coping techniques, stretching, music and alternative therapies.
  • Developed a nursing assessment for each client, include planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
  • Assessed and identified high risk symptoms in patients, ( eg. suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuse).
  • Completed nutritional screening per patient and refers patient to a dietitian for a nutritional assessment.
  • Monitored, evaluated and revised care plans. Assessed the discharge planning needs of a patient.
  • Performed comprehensive physical and psycho social assessment including health maintenance screening and risk evaluation. Identified environmental factors affecting health/illness.
  • Helped in administration of medications and injections; recommended therapy and advised nursing staff on treatment modalities and procedures needed for individual treatment. Identified and recommended appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapy
  • Promoted patients health by restoring physical, nutritional and mental state. This is accomplished by the nursing process and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Monitored or implemented cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen masks, suction devices, IVs, ventilators, compression devices, and blood glucose levels.
  • Aided patients in the performance of daily tasks like shopping, meals, banking, medical, education. Managed and organized group educational field trips.
  • Documented blood pressure, bowel movements, urine, oxygen saturation, heart rate, collecting specimens, (ADLs) bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Assisted with restraints and manual holds directed by physicians.
U. S. Army Eisenhower HospitalAugusta, GaSurgical Technician/Supervisior01/2004 to 01/2010
  • Provided excellent patient care while scrubbing in multiple surgical cases (general, spinal, laparoscopic, bariatric, knee, and open) and assisted the surgical team in pre and post surgery.
  • Prepared, maintained, and filled various report and orders (eg.pick up blood/cultures) and administrative responsibilities.
  • Monitored oxygen, IV fluids, and negative reactions to medication and blood transfusion.  
  • Developed, presented, and evaluated training.
  • Positioned, transported, applied dressings and verified Identification for patients.
  • Washed and sterilized surgical equipment; Organized case carts for an 8 suite surgical floor.
  • Educated patients on pre and post operation procedures. 
  • Worked over 40 hours a week for health care and needs of the army hospital.
Professional Experience
Presence St. Mary's HospitalKankakee, ILNursing Psychiatric Internship 01/2017 to 12/2017
  • Developed a nursing assessment for each client, include planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
  • Assessed and identified high risk symptoms in patients, ( eg. suicidal risk, homicidal risk and risk for verbal and/or physical abuse).
  • Completed nutritional screening per patient and refers patient to a dietitian for a nutritional assessment.
  • Monitored, evaluated and revised care plans. Assessed the discharge planning needs of a patient.
  • Performed comprehensive physical and psycho social assessment including health maintenance screening and risk evaluation. Identified environmental factors affecting health/illness.
  • Administered medications and injections; recommended therapy and advised nursing staff on treatment modalities and procedures needed for individual treatment. Identified and recommended appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic
  • Participated in treatment planning for assigned caseload. Provided emergency care during an acute medical/psychiatric need.
AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, ILNursing Medical Surgical Internship01/2016 to 04/2016
  • Provided care to post-operative patients, and pre-operative medical patients.
  • Documented, observed, assessed, a change in client condition; collaborated with multidisciplinary health team members to map positive progressive patient care outcomes. Effectively assessed, planed, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients. Organized goals which displayed a holistic approach to patients.
  • Operated and monitored critical care equipment to include, infusion pumps, ventilators and other respiratory equipment. Monitored and administered therapy to a cardiac, respiratory or hemodynamically unstable patient.
  • Administered therapeutic measures as prescribed by the provider such as medications, IV therapy, respiratory therapy, application of special equipment, g-tube, ventilator.
  • Analyzed a variety of medical data to detect variances in patient health status that requires immediate intervention. Monitored and interpreted cardiac arrhythmias and initiated interventions per protocols ( with RN).
Career Accomplishments

-Patient Care professional Certification -The Army Commendation Medal

- Created "Mortality Prevention" education manual -Global War on Terrorism Medal

-Organized "Psychiatric Work Promotion" training -Army Good Conduct Medal

Skills
  • Managed patients with tracheostomy, wound, foley catheters and ventilated care.
  • Excellent in EMR systems (eg, meditech, epic), phlebotomy, and HIPPA compliance
  • Proficient in medication administration IV, IM, sub-Q, blood draw, IV push
  • Implemented nasal gastric, g-tube, colostomy, nose, throat, urine cultures, and vaccines
  • Proficient in EKG, blood glucose test, cardiac monitoring, and sterilization management
  • Possess superb delegation, management and communication skills.
  • Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Companionate and culturally sensitive to clients
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Christ Medical Hospital & Stroger County Hospital
  • Augusta Regional Hospital
  • U. S. Army Eisenhower Hospital
  • Presence St. Mary's Hospital
  • AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center

School Attended

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Job Titles Held:

  • Surgical Trauma Nurse
  • Psychiatric Technician
  • Surgical Technician/Supervisior
  • Nursing Psychiatric Internship
  • Nursing Medical Surgical Internship

Degrees

  • Basic Life Support : Nursing Chicago, IL 2020
    Licensed Registered Nurse : Nursing Chicago IL 2018
    Bachelors of Science & Nursing : Olivet Nazarene University-Bourbonnais, IL 2017
    Associates in Applied Science : Georgia Military College - Augusta, Ga 2012

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