Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 5 years experience along with 5 years experience in specialized care including urology and orthopedics. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of life sustaining treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Unit Registered Unit
Tidelands Health, Georgetown Hospital System
01.2018 - Current
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of multiple disease states and the various medications and products used to treat them.
Performed as first responder to code blues and rapid responses throughout the hospital.
Skilled in the administration of vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation.
Ensured that life support equipment (ventilators, feeding tubes) is functioning properly.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Urology Clinics
02.2012 - 03.2018
Assisted with in office procedures such as cystoscopies, vasectomies, circumcisions, ect.
Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Assessed and examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, diseases and injuries along with medications currently being taken.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Negotiated with suppliers and vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Registered Nurse
Tidelands Health
02.2013 - 01.2018
Medsurge/Orthopedic floor nurse as well as charge nurse on a 15 bed unit.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Georgetown, SC
Skills
Medical ICU experience
Specialized care in orthopedics
Specialized care in urology
Rapid response nurse
Charge nurse in medsurge and ICU
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
ACLS certified
Timeline
Critical Care Unit Registered Unit
Tidelands Health, Georgetown Hospital System
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tidelands Health
02.2013 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Urology Clinics
02.2012 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Horry Georgetown Technical College
First Aid/CPR Certified
ACLS certified
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