Alicia Hinson
Cambridge,OH
Summary
Dynamic nurse/paramedic bringing 18 years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Paramedic
United Ambulance Service
08.2007 - 02.2024
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Transferred patients safely and securely to medical facilities for continued care.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Responded to daily emergencies and worked alongside firemen and EMTs.
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Increased survival rates with rapid recognition of life-threatening conditions and swift initiation of appropriate interventions.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Virginia University Barnesville Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2024
Diploma of Registered Nursing - RN
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Zanesville, OH12.2018
Paramedic Certificate -
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Zanesville, OH08.2007
Certificate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Washington State Community College
Marietta, OH05.2006
Skills
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate Care
- Trauma Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Student Precepting
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Ultrasound Guided IV Therapy Skilled and Instructor
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Charge Nurse- Charge nurse leading my peers of the emergency department.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OhioHealth Southeastern Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
West Virginia University Barnesville Hospital
01.2019 - 08.2019
Paramedic
United Ambulance Service
08.2007 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Ohio University
Diploma of Registered Nursing - RN
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Paramedic Certificate -
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Certificate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Washington State Community College
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