Alexander Myers
Marion,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Pristine management in numerous vasoactive medications in many different cases with alternate plans of care. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care and promote healthy recovery to patients within the emergency department.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale
08.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
Patient Sitter
Southern Illinois Healthcare
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by attentively monitoring and addressing individual needs during hospital stays.
- Reduced falls risk for patients by consistently providing vigilant supervision and assistance with mobility.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients with cognitive impairments, intervening when necessary to prevent harm.
- Improved communication between nursing staff and patients by regularly updating on patient status and needs.
- Promoted a calm atmosphere within the hospital room, utilizing effective stress reduction techniques tailored to each patient''s preferences.
- Encouraged positive interactions among family members visiting the patient, fostering an environment conducive to healing.
- Demonstrated strong observational skills, promptly reporting any changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate medical personnel.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John A. Logan College
Carterville05.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Time Management
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- EKG Interpretation
- Intravenous Therapy
- Adaptability
- Trauma Nursing
- Critical Thinking
- Airway Management
- Emergency Triage
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Modification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale
08.2022 - Current
Patient Sitter
Southern Illinois Healthcare
05.2017 - 06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John A. Logan College
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