Adrianna Lavey
Greenville,OH
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with several years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously improving patient outcomes. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Able to work unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Scrub nurse with operating room experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Reid Health
Richmond , IN
10.2011 - Current
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to surgery in order to be aware of their conditions or allergies.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before each procedure.
- Gathered and passed instruments to surgeon during operation.
- Confirmed proper functioning of equipment prior to use in order to avoid complications during operations.
- Observed patient's condition throughout procedure and reported any unusual findings or symptoms to the medical staff immediately.
- Organized instrument trays for specific types of surgeries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05-2011
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Triage assessment
- Medication administration
- Diagnostic testing
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Surgical assistance
- Staff mentoring
- Care coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Supply restocking
- OR and ER experience
- Breastfeeding education
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, CLC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Reid Health
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
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