Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
02.2024 - Current
Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Laboratory Assistant
Franciscan Physician Network
09.2021 - 01.2024
Laboratory responsibilities included performing various point of care testing, collecting nasal and throat swabs, urine microscopy, daily and monthly QC, Vaginal Wet Prep and urinalysis
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Patient Service Representative
Franciscan Physician Network
09.2021 - 01.2024
Conduct intake interviews and collect necessary intake documentation for Express Care, Imaging and Laboratory patients
Assist patients with completing paperwork
Understanding Medical Terminology
Assess whether patients needed to be triaged by a member of the clinical staff before being seen
Maintained strict confidentiality of protected health information to comply with HIPAA regulations