Aileen Holmes
Charleston,WV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN, BSN, with 17 years experience, well-suited for providing patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Solid foundation in medical terminology and patient care techniques, combined with hands-on skills in administering critical medications and monitoring vital signs / patient changes / emergency response. Adaptable, reliable, maintaining high standards and delivering results in fast - paced environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes and ensuring positive experience for those in my care. Demonstrates strong communication and critical thinking skills in delivering quality patient-centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Proficient Bedside Nurse
St Mary's Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Proficient bedside nurse on a cardiovascular step down unit- up to 4 patients
- Fill in Charge Nurse
- Received the Golden Stethoscope and Nurse Excellence awards
- Pre/Post open heart surgery -management of care
- Chest tubes/ AV wires/ Central Lines management
- Obtain EKGs / pacemaker interrogation
- 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 / critical drips safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Proficient Staff nurse on 3 North for up to 6 Med surg/ Tele patients
- Pacemaker interrogation / Cardiac drips
- Communicate closely with all staff /charge nurse
- Preceptor to LPNs to launch new team program
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Charge nurse
Thomas Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Charge nurse while managing a 6 patient assignment
- Maintained flow regarding admissions and discharges
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues while working closely with the nurse supervisor
- Complete daily checks (crash carts/temperature)
- Complete surface rounds (ensuring each patient is on the correct bed/mattress)
- Ensure staff and patient safety
- Pacemaker interrogation
- Administered chemotherapy
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
Registered Nurse
CAMC Clinical Resource Department
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Floated to three CAMC hospitals
- Proficiently worked, predominantly, in the ERs at General and Memorial and in the ICUs at Memorial (CPICU and MICU), General (STICU, MICU, and NSICU), and PICU at Women's and Children's
- When in charge: responsible for all resource staff and the deployment of day/evening/ and night shift staff
- Work closely with the bed coordinators, administration, and the charge nurses of each floor at each hospital to ensure staff would be deployed in the most beneficial and safe manner
- Ensured every suicide / safety management sitter need was maintained
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
Charge nurse
CAMC Memorial
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Made staff assignments
- Ensured my staff were getting breaks and lunches
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured staff assignments were safe
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Completed daily checks
- Attended bed's meeting
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Ensured there were appropriate patients on the floor
- Helped facilitate transfers and discharges in a timely manner
- Oversaw the 'Top 5 Board', CMS indicators
- Went to meetings (Shared Governance, Medicus, Recruitment and Retention)
- Attended CAMC's leadership courses
- 2017 Nurse Excellence Award
Nurse
A Special Touch for Seniors
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Ensure members have all the durable medical equipment needed to keep them as independent and safe as possible in their homes.
- Maintained a case load of 75 members.
- Perform monthly monitors on each member every month. Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure appropriate resource utilization for complex cases.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and social needs in order to develop individualized care plans that facilitated optimal health outcomes.
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Administered and maintained dialysis on chronic kidney patients
- Assessed and monitored member's while on dialysis
- Administered medications during dialysis
- Performed foot checks
- Educated patients on dialysis related issues like diet, fluid intake, etc
- Accessed and de accessing ports, catheters, and fistulas
- Maintained correct dialysate
- Coordinated care for patients with Nephrologists
- Contributed to the overall success of the dialysis center by consistently demonstrating strong clinical skills, effective communication, and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Increased patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout the entire dialysis process.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Counselor
Coordinating Council for Independent Living
08.2013 - 11.2013
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Developed care plans for my clients
- Responsible for the homemakers that went in member's homes to assist them with ADL
Clinical Nurse II
CAMC Memorial ED
05.2008 - 03.2013
- Experienced Charge, Triage, and Staff RN
- Responsible for patient care and advocacy in a high volume / high acuity Emergency Environment
- Preceptor for new graduate nurses and nursing students and was a strong leader for the staff
- Assisted with staff education and competencies
- Experienced with emergent / critical care patients /critical drips
- Responsible for Hand Hygiene QI and was the Infection control Liaison
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition and delegation of staff duties
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
Nurse Extern II
CAMC Memorial ED
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Patient Care
- Transport
- Material Handling
- Stocking
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05.2008
Diploma -
Sissonville High School
Sissonville, WV05.2003
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Strong teamwork
- Patient care /assessments
- Clinical leadership
- Patient safety
- Patient management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Proficient Bedside Nurse
St Mary's Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Camden Clark Medical Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Charge nurse
Thomas Memorial Hospital
12.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse
CAMC Clinical Resource Department
01.2019 - 07.2019
Charge nurse
CAMC Memorial
01.2016 - 01.2019
Nurse
A Special Touch for Seniors
06.2014 - 12.2015
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
11.2013 - 06.2014
Counselor
Coordinating Council for Independent Living
08.2013 - 11.2013
Clinical Nurse II
CAMC Memorial ED
05.2008 - 03.2013
Nurse Extern II
CAMC Memorial ED
06.2006 - 05.2008
Diploma -
Sissonville High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
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