Akenyiah Hickmon
Florence,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in offering comprehensive patient care in the Emergency Department. Works well with diverse patient populations and fostering trusted relationships to improve patient outcomes. As well as efficiently coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC
10.2021 - Current
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Patient Care Technician
MUSC
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Patient Care Technician
McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation to pediatric patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Associates of Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence07.2022
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- TNCC
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
McLeod Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
MUSC
10.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
MUSC
10.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - Associates of Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College