Adriana Tyson
Greenville
Summary
Compassionate nurse with expertise in patient education, critical care, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient safety and recovery outcomes through effective communication and team collaboration.
Experienced with comprehensive patient assessments and critical interventions in CVICU. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to enhance patient recovery and safety. Knowledge of life-saving protocols and effective teamwork for seamless patient care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse III, CVICU
ECU Health Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
- Administered comprehensive patient assessments in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and managed complex medical equipment for post-operative patients.
- Educated patients and families on recovery protocols and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, improving patient safety outcomes in the CVICU.
- Collaborated with fellow nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while supporting their families during difficult times.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality care and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized, evidence-based nursing care in a CVICU setting.
- Educated patients and families on cardiovascular diseases, treatments, and self-care strategies for optimal recovery.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff on CVICU policies, procedures, equipment usage, and best practices.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans, enhancing communication among healthcare teams.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Oversaw daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Staff Nurse 2N Progressive Care Unit
ECU Health Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Developed patient education materials to improve health literacy among diverse populations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Coordinated distribution of personal protective equipment to frontline workers, optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented tracking systems for COVID-19 case management, improving data accuracy.
- Improved public awareness of COVID-19 symptoms, risk factors, and prevention methods through community outreach programs.
- Reduced the spread of COVID-19 by providing accurate information on preventive measures to individuals and communities.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC06.2018
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, NC06.2015
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical care
- Quality improvement
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiac nursing
- EMR / EHR
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Compassionate and caring
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Procedure assistance
- Patient and family advocacy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Delegation and motivation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Training staff
- Cardiac monitors
- Attention to detail
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6+ staff members as charge nurse
- Precepted multiple team members to the unit
- Oriented to all CVICU devices
Certification
- ACLS Trained - 2026
- BLS Trained - 2026
- NIHSS Certified - 2026
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Nurse III, CVICU
ECU Health Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Staff Nurse 2N Progressive Care Unit
ECU Health Medical Center
08.2018 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lenoir Community College
High School Diploma -
Washington High School