ADLIN REDDICK
Riverside,CA
Summary
Experienced and well-qualified ER/ICU nurse with comprehensive understanding of emergency and critical care for patients with multiple medical comorbidities/modalities. Provides knowledgeable support to individuals seeking medical attention in the emergency room, excels at managing healthcare needs within crisis situations requiring immediate intensive attention. Specializes in treatment of myocardial infarctions and strokes, demonstrating nursing leadership in acute care setting while serving as patient and family advocate across lifespan. Collaboratively implements nursing process with peers, utilizing strong communication and teamwork skills. Additionally, serves as nurse educator/preceptor for new RN graduates in specialties including emergency department & dialysis.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Case Manager
Reliant Home Health
04.2016 - Current
- Transitioned patients from multiple hospitals, SNF, Long Term facilities and Respite care into the home health/hospice/palliative care settings at patients home.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patients needs, strengths, and barriers to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care quality by developing personalized care plans based on thorough assessments & re-evaluations
- Confers with physicians in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, insurance providers, and other healthcare professionals for seamless care coordination efforts.
- Provides direct care management, and evaluation of the care plan and educating patients regarding their comorbidities and disease process.
- Participated in interdisciplinary case conferences fostering teamwork collaboration sharing best practice insights to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Revises care plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policies/regulations
- Coordinates appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as: Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapist, CNA/CHHA, RN's, LVN's, and medical specialist.
- Implements patient care plan in conjunction with the patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems
- Prepares appropriate medical documentation for all patients including: reports from case conferences, patients contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress notes updates, and care plan changes according to patient's status
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through consistent communication and collaboration with healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Maintained detailed records in compliance with agency standards and regulations.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made necessary referrals to other medical specialties.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and compassionate communication techniques.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
Critical Care Nurse Infusionist
Los Alamitos Phamacy & {Physicals 2 U, LLC}
03.2014 - Current
- Proficient ability to cannulate a peripheral IV. Can access a port-a-cath with a huber needle . Administer oral, IV, IM and deliver skilled nursing care for IVIG/ SCIG & SQ injections safely for patient 's ongoing wellness on IgG/IgA medications.
- Working knowledge of the prescribed medication's pharmacokinetics & implementation for safe administration
- Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care needs according to the physician's orders
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms prior incitation of scheduled treatment.
- Educated patients on their immunosupressive / neurological/hematological RARE disease processes and provide clinical based self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients, families, and staff by adhering to infection control protocols and hospital safety guidelines.
ER Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Community Hospital San Bernardino
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Supervised, monitored and medicated one-to-one care with psychiatric and forensic patients : provided care to 5150 adults/geriatric & pediatric patients until placement became available.
- Provided immediate care for code stroke, code sepsis, incoming trauma and facilitated transport for STEMI patients to go to cath lab
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Implemented the Plan of Care as Developed from the orders of the MD, PA, NP and other visiting admitting Specialists.
- Managed multiple priorities effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Implemented emergency procedures as indicated (i.e assist with hemothorax and pneumothorax requiring chest tube replacement and monitoring; acute respiratory distress requiring intubation)
- Telephone inbound calls triaged according with hospital policy & procedures.
- Received doctor's orders, including verbal and phone.
- Provided patient/family education explaining discharge instructions as directed by physician
- Reported changes in patient's status to the provider. All ER documentation recorded using the EMR Cerna.
- Incorporated infection control principle in practice
- Prevented potential adverse events through vigilant monitoring of patients'' conditions, recognizing early warning signs of complications or deterioration, and initiating appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging incoming cases and delegating tasks to appropriate team members.
- Filled gaps in staffing needs for hospitals and facilities across country to relieve shortage of registered nurses in ER.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN, Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2020
- Worked in ER as a staff RN/ ER Charge RN, which includes: Triage AMR{all} ambulance runs/ according to the clinical acuity presentation
- Managed CODE STROKE, MI, Trauma, GSW, according to protocols with efficacy for good patient outcomes
- Utilized critical thinking skills and provide appropriate interventions for hemodynamic stabilization and pain management for patients
- Prepared patients for surgery, escort the pregnant patient to L & D after triage and give a report
- Administer Blood transfusions by protocols
- Daily meetings with hospital department charge nurses
- Administered cardiac drips and titration as needed in cardiac cases
- Assist direct admits w/prelabs
- Monitored any anesthesia/surgical complications
- Observed patients, identified abnormalities, and reported to a Physician
- Demonstrated professional behavior and performance as an employee
ER Registered Nurse
Queen of The Valley Campus / 24 Hour Medical Staffing
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated patient care needs & Managed and delivered RN care according to the nursing process
- Carried out physician orders in a timely manner & re-evaluate care for efficacy
- Administered prescribed medications, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs
- Provided respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients
- Served as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Instructed and educated patients and families regarding disease processes & transitional maintenance for home care
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
ER Charge RN
Parkview Community Hospital Med-Link Staffing, LLC
03.2012 - 06.2015
- Organized and prioritized work to be completed
- Effectively problem solved for self and other personnel on shift
- Worked on assigned projects under the direction of the department supervisor in keeping productivity costs within certain standards
- Implemented the Plan of Care as Developed by the Provider
- Evaluated nursing interventions on medical records
- Implemented emergency procedures as indicated
- Complied with hospital policy for receiving doctor's orders, including verbal and phone orders
- Provided patient/family education explaining discharge instructions as directed by physicians
- Reported changes in patient's status to the provider and documents using the Nursing Process
- Used principles of body mechanics in mobilizing patient or objects
- Incorporated infection control principle in practice
ER Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
05.2011 - 11.2008
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated patient care needs until discharge
- Carried out physician orders / Managed Psych ER 5150 patients until transported to psych facility
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds, and monitored vital signs
- Provided respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring patients hemodynamically
- Served as the primary RN for 4:1 ratio with level 3 patients/ in ER & ICU holding until ICU is available
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation[EMR} systems
- Instructed and educated patients and families of diagnoses and assist transition to home care
Dialysis ER RN
M.L. King Medical Center/Nurse Connections Staffing
07.2004 - 05.2008
- Managed the delivery system preparation, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirmed that all mandatory alarm tests on the machine, dialyzer and check the RO water and equipment are performed
- Reviewed physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis
- Conducted pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient's vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient's general health
- Provided medication management to patients and performed medication reconciliation
- Documented findings of patient assessments and interventions and advised providers of any significant changes in the patient's condition and other pertinent information
- Discussed patient concerns and answered questions relevant to care
- Managed dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitored patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines and demonstrated an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis
- Assessed, prepared, and cannulated a patient's vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis tubing)
- Utilized sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient's vascular access (dialysis catheter, arteriovenous access) per protocols
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Clayton College & State University
Morrow, Georgia05.2002
Skills
- Works Quickly and Efficiently Under Pressure to Provide Immediate Care
- Ability to Work Effectively STEMI & (Non) STEMI Patients
- Strong Communications Skills & Effective Decisions Skills During a Crisis
- Over 10 Years of Experience Caring for the Critically ill patient with ICU Status (ICU, CCU, MICU, SICU, CVICU Admissions)
- Ability to Perform Intensive Manual Labor & Provide Psychiatric Nursing Care
- Over 3 Years of Charge Nurse Experience
- Excellent Leadership and Team Building Skills
- ER Software Knowledge (ie, CERNA, Empower, E-Power, MEDITEC, Epic, Allscripts & McKesson)
- EKG Interpretations, Code Stroke, Code Sepsis, Code Blue & Rapid Responses
- Working Acute Care and Knowledge of the Mechanical Vented & Patient
- Over 20 Years of Experience Providing Supplemental Support to ER MD's for Intubation, Central Lines, Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, OR Workups, L & D, Urology, Laceration Repairs, and Conscious Sedation for ORIF, Cardioversion, Pulmonary Artery Catheter, IABP, A-Line Placement, Swan Ganz Catheters
- Working Knowledge of Dialysis: HEMO & PD (Cyclic & Gravity) Procedures/30 years experience
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Laws: JCAHO & CMS / NCQA Standards
- Working Knowledge to Administer IVIG & SCIG Nurse Infusionist
- Working Knowledge to Perform Venipuncture & Ability to Use an Ultrasonography for an Angiocath Peripheral Line Placement Can access a Port-A-Cath, access PICC lines, use Accuvein for vein discovery & Prep Functional knowledge how to Titrate the cardiac pressors to maintain hemodynamics of a patient in an Emergency and Critical Care situations
- Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills with Families who have Lost their Family Members traumatically and in the Acute Care Settings
- Quality Improvement
- Treatment management
- Care Quality Assessments
- Care Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Service planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, California, #655885
- Registered Nurse License, Georgia, #161411
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- MAB
- CPI
- NIHSS
- Los Angeles Fire Card
Industry experience
- ER Charge & Staff Nurse
- Dialysis Clinical Manager & Staff RN
- ICU staff RN
- IVIG/SCIG RN Infusionist
- Field Case Manager RN in Home Health & Hospice
Timeline
ER Registered Nurse (Traveler)
Community Hospital San Bernardino
09.2018 - 04.2021
Critical Care Case Manager
Reliant Home Health
04.2016 - Current
RN, Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse
Parkview Community Hospital
10.2015 - 11.2020
ER Registered Nurse
Queen of The Valley Campus / 24 Hour Medical Staffing
10.2015 - 01.2016
Critical Care Nurse Infusionist
Los Alamitos Phamacy & {Physicals 2 U, LLC}
03.2014 - Current
ER Charge RN
Parkview Community Hospital Med-Link Staffing, LLC
03.2012 - 06.2015
ER Registered Nurse
Hemet Valley Medical Center
05.2011 - 11.2008
Dialysis ER RN
M.L. King Medical Center/Nurse Connections Staffing
07.2004 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Nursing -
Clayton College & State University