Abigail Siever
Summary
Experience Patient-oriented Nurse with 5 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with post anesthesia care and cardiac specialty. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Norton Audubon Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently, mitigating risks associated with unexpected changes in patient status or complications related to anesthesia use.
- Educated family members on proper post-surgery care techniques, facilitating successful home recoveries.
- Increased continuity of care for patients transitioning from PACU to other hospital units by effectively communicating pertinent information to receiving nurses.
Day Surgery
Ascension Seton Williamson
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Gaining vascular access, collecting vital signs, laboratory specimen collections, as well as interpretation and reporting information to the surgical team prior to surgery
- Educating patients and caregivers on post-operative care, wound dressings, pain management, and addressing questions when applicable.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols within the day surgery unit, minimizing risks associated with cross-contamination or exposure.
- Enhanced patient recovery times by providing attentive and compassionate care in a day surgery setting.
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Contributed to enhanced teamwork among medical staff members through effective communication skills and collaborative problem-solving approaches when addressing complex cases or challenges on the floor.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Interpret ekg rhythms, report labs and abnormalities in patients experiencing cardiac dysrhythmia and aliments
- Collaborate with interventionists, generalists, and surgeons to provide holistic and complete care for patients needing closely monitored care.
- Mentored junior medical staff through hands-on training and supervision, fostering professional growth and development.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues and attending physicians, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgetown College
Georgetown, KY05.2017
Skills
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medical Supply Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Discharge Planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Documentation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
References
- Shari Morrison - shari.morrison@bhsi.com
- Sara.white - slwhite1@ascension.org
- Meg Masterson - MMasterson@bch.org
- Samantha Duffy - Samantha.duffy@bhsi.com
- Tom Bofferding - Thomas.bofferding@ascension.org
Timeline
Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Norton Audubon Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Day Surgery
Ascension Seton Williamson
08.2022 - 11.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Host Healthcare
08.2021 - 07.2022
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Baptist Health Louisville
08.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Georgetown College