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Amelia Loyd

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Nurse RN with 6+ years of experience providing comprehensive hands-on experience in acute care settings and has confidence in providing up to date high quality care and patient safety

As a creative problem solver and team player, I am always seeking an opportunity to further my practical and applicable knowledge of Nursing. In doing so conducting myself to a standard that not only complements my employer’s reputation, but their objectives and goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Travel Registered Nurse

FlexCare Medical Staffing
Roseville, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, AL
06.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
  • Utilized Cerner and Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2022

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Brown Mackie College
Tulsa, OK
12.2015

Skills

  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Medical Supply Management
  • Care Coordination
  • Decision Making
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Patient Condition Monitoring
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring Vital Signs

Certification

RN Compact License R0129078

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NIH Certification


Timeline

Travel Registered Nurse

FlexCare Medical Staffing
03.2018 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

East Alabama Medical Center
06.2016 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Brown Mackie College

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