Adam Newman
Dayton,OH
Summary
Compassionate Patient Advocate with over 4 years of Cardiac Advanced Care in an Acute environments in multiple patient demographics. Critically responsive and implementer of Therapeutic Communication with experience as a Team Leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used my knowledge of Cardiac and Surgical procedures to better ease Patients and Families worries about the care provided.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness. Especially those that have gone through the process of Hospice or End of life care.
- Thrived to improve patient satisfaction to increase trust among the hospital and the patient/family.
- Personally attempting to boost morale of staff by establishing productive closed loop communication amongst staff. With the hope of improving therapeutic communication and redirection of negative behaviors.
- Worked well within inter-professional space to help make a positive impact on patient outcomes.
- Used critical thinking in times of crisis to help facilitate improved patient health.
- Used my time as a team leader to help better my own conflict resolution and hopefully place patients at better ease during their stay.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Worked with Management to enhance already established practices, with the hope to improve patient safety and health.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Miami Valley Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and ensure seamless continuity of care during transitions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Played a critical role in life-saving situations by quickly recognizing and responding to signs of patient deterioration or distress.
- Supported fellow nurses by sharing best practices in telemetry nursing, providing guidance on complex cases, and offering constructive feedback when needed.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Facilitated seamless transitions from acute care settings to home or rehabilitation facilities through thorough discharge planning and follow-up calls.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH05.2019
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Compassion for any and all patients
- Over 4 years of interpreting cardiac monitors/telemetry
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Advanced Care Nursing
- Evidence-Based nursing practice
- Critical thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- CPR/AED - ACLS, BLS and ASLS training; Super User for multiple AED devices including Stryker and Zoll
- 2 Years of student nursing training
- 2 years of staff training
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Discharge Planning
- Diabetes Education/Management
Research
- Using multiple means of information gathering to establish up-to-date evidence-base practices.
- Inter-personal and inter-professional education to help improve patient outcomes and teamwork
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2022 - 05.2023
Travel Nurse Telemetry
Miami Valley Hospital
07.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University