Aaron King
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with six years of direct patient care experience. Adept at communicating with physicians, patient education, and conflict resolution. Possesses extensive knowledge of nursing treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs leading to positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
07.2021 - Current
- Liaised with patients following surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to six patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Liaised with patients following surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Registered Nurse.
Education
No Degree - General Studies With Nursing Intent
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PANo Degree - General Studies With Nursing Intent
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PANursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing
Bethlehem, PA04.2019
Skills
- EPIC Trained
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Interpreting EKGs
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Answering Questions
- Employee Guidance
- Conflict Resolution
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Medical Emergency Response
- Critical Care Nursing
- Intramuscular Injections
Certification
ACLS Certified
LVAD Certified
CRRT Certified
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
07.2021 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
05.2019 - 07.2021
Patient Care Assistant
St. Luke's University Hospital & Health Network
08.2017 - 04.2019
No Degree - General Studies With Nursing Intent
Lehigh Carbon Community College
No Degree - General Studies With Nursing Intent
Northampton Community College
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
St. Luke's School of Nursing