Abigail Towns
Trussville,AL
Summary
Caring pediatric nurse with 7 years of experience caring for critically ill, complex, high acuity children and families that require complex assessments, high intensity therapies and interventions in a dynamic environment utilizing multiple machines. Able to cue into the child's nonverbal communication, as well as subtle changes in the patient's status that may require intense, rapid response, and vigilant nursing care to prevent deterioration into a life threatening situation. Ability to remain calm, and instantly adapt to stressful situations. Compassionate employee who swiftly establishes positive rapport with patients, families, and colleagues. Exceptional skills in critical thinking, organization and time management with the ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
05.2017 - Current
- Critical care nurse provided pre operative through surgical recovery care to premature neonates through young adult aged intensive care patients with respiratory, cardiovascular, trauma, neurological, GI, ENT diagnoses.
- Performing comprehensive range of clinical functions, assessing patients' health status and developmental stages, administering medications, and patient documentation.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Working in collaboration with patients' and their families', as well as with other members of healthcare teams.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Quality Improvement Nurse, PICU
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Conduct risk assessments for current and future health care practices
- Implement and promote new health care initiatives to improve quality of care
- Work with various departments internally to develop facility-wide goals
- Train staff in improved care protocols
Clinical Assistant CVICU
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Responsible for readying operating and patient rooms by acquiring and setting up equipment and supplies, opening case carts at start of shift and for subsequent surgical cases.
- Anticipated needs of surgical teams, responded to requests for assistance by OR personnel, assisted with sterile procedures as needed, positioning of intra-operative patient, and specimen delivery.
- Transported patients to and from operating rooms.
- Streamlined office procedures by organizing filing systems and updating electronic health records accurately.
- Assisted patients with basic care needs.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.2017
High School Diploma -
Hewitt-Trussville High School
Trussville, AL05.2013
Certification
Registered Nurse, AL license number: RN 1-161599
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2017-present
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2017-present
Pediatric ECMO Certified (2018-present)
Pediatric CRRT Certified (2018-present)
Accomplishments
- Educator of IICU and new hire CVICU staff nurses on Ventricular Assist Device and bedside care of those patients at LPCH.
- Preceptor to new graduate RNs in the Versant residency program at Children's Hospital's and Clinics of Minnesota and at LPCH.
- Cerner Power Chart Super User: Participated in the implementation of CPOE and EMR by providing "Go Live" support for CVICU, IICU, and NICU at Children's Hospital's and Clinics of Minnesota and at LPCH.
- Provided Cerner Power Chart training for nurses at Children's Hospital's and Clinics of Minnesota and at LPCH.
- Perform additional training and troubleshooting related tasks on an ongoing basis at Children's Hospital's and Clinics of Minnesota and at LPCH.
Timeline
Quality Improvement Nurse, PICU
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
03.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
05.2017 - Current
Clinical Assistant CVICU
Children's Of Alabama Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
High School Diploma -
Hewitt-Trussville High School