ALLEN GRAY
Fort Payne,AL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing 12 yrs clinical expertise including 8 years ICU, 2 years med/surg, and 2 years float pool, leadership skills(Charge Nurse in both med/surg and ICU), and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advent Health Redmond
Rome, Georgia
09.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and health status regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and recovery processes.
- Operated advanced medical equipment for critical patient monitoring.
- Responded swiftly to medical emergencies, ensuring patient safety and care continuity.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Administered medications and treatments per healthcare provider prescriptions.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and health status consistently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to establish comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on effective disease management and recovery strategies.
- Operated advanced medical equipment for critical monitoring of patient conditions.
- Responded to medical emergencies, ensuring safety and continuity of care.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices in intensive care procedures.
- Performed bedside procedures, including wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts, and tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
Registered Nurse
Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome, GA
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Worked in multiple units 16 bed and 12 bed 2:1 mostly with occational 3:1 patient ratios
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Registered Nurse
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
Fort Payne, AL
06.2013 - 11.2017
- 12 bed unit 2:1 mostly with occasional 3:1 patient ratio
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05.2013
Skills
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Unit Oversight
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Advent Health Redmond
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UAB Medicine
03.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Redmond Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse
Dekalb Regional Medical Center
06.2013 - 11.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Alabama Community College