Abigail Wise
Dayton,OH
Summary
I am an experienced critical care nurse seeking a full-time position at Nationwide Children's Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2024
- Worked full-time in the 24-bed PICU as an RN/charge nurse
- Regular preceptor of new graduates
- Managed care of high acuity pediatric patients
- Common patients managed: craniotomies, cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, GI bleeds, septic shock.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between critical care and other hospital units by maintaining effective communication with receiving staff and providing thorough handoff reports.
- Prioritized patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, safe medication administration practices, and evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of hospital-acquired complications.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by skillfully assessing, diagnosing, and treating critically ill pediatric patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
Patient Care Technician
Dayton Childrens Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
Registered Nurse
Health Partners Free Clinic
08.2018 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Professional Tutor
Edison State Community College
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a focused learning environment for all students.
- Promoted group work activities designed to foster collaborative problem-solving skills among peers.
- Assisted struggling learners through targeted tutoring sessions, ultimately raising their test scores and confidence levels.
- Encouraged open lines of communication between tutor-student-parents to discuss performance expectations regularly actively involving them in the learning process.
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH2030
Ph.D. - Nursing Practice
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Edison State
Piqua, OH12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Biochemistry, Applied Mathematics
Mitchell Community College
Statesville, NC05.2015
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication
- Conflict management
- Basic Spanish
- Critical care knowledge
- Working knowledge of EPIC software
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- 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.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 24 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
Certification
- TNCC
- PALS
- CPR/BLS
- PFCCS
Personal Information
Title: Critical Care Registered Nurse
Awards
Daisy Award, 2022
Daisy Nominations, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Extracurricular Activities
PICU Sunshine Committee President, 2021, Present PICU Unit council member, 2022, Present PICU Quality Improvement Council Member, 2019, Present Assisted in starting PICU Mobilization Protocol to prevent ICU delirium, 2020, 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Czech
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dayton Children's Hospital
01.2019 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
Health Partners Free Clinic
08.2018 - 12.2018
Patient Care Technician
Dayton Childrens Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2019
Professional Tutor
Edison State Community College
08.2016 - 12.2018
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
Ohio State University
Ph.D. - Nursing Practice
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Edison State
Associate of Applied Science - Biochemistry, Applied Mathematics
Mitchell Community College
- TNCC
- PALS
- CPR/BLS
- PFCCS
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