Amy Franklin
Holbrook,MA
Summary
Compassionate and well-organized Registered Nurse with 8 years of nursing experience. Possess strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal skills and essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments and commitment to maintaining highest level of patient safety. Highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carney Hospital
Dorchester, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Provide safe and compassionate care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced medical ICU.
- Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Administer and titrate intravenous medications, including vasopressors, vasodilators, antiarrhythmics, insulin, sedatives, and paralytics, according to hospital protocol.
- Assisted physicians in performing a range of invasive procedures, including intubations, chest tube insertions, central and arterial line placements, and bronchoscopies.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Provide palliative care and comfort measures during end-of-life care.
- Perform Charge Nurse duties and precepted/trained new staff nurses and students
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Carney Hospital
Dorchester, MA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided coverage in both the Emergency Department and ICU as needed based on staffing and acuity demands.
- Responded to emergency situations as a member of the Rapid Response Team, assessing and providing optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
- Triaged and treated a high-volume case load in a busy emergency room setting.
- Performed phlebotomy, IV placement, and management.
- Gained extensive experience in providing vital care in a COVID ICU throughout high-demand pandemic periods, demonstrating proficiency in managing ventilated patients, administering sedation, titrating drips, and proning patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carney Hospital
Dorchester, MA
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to 5-6 medical-surgical patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
Unit Secretary
Carney Hospital
Dorchester, MA
08.2012 - 09.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
- Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
- Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
- Executed clerical tasks and assisted with unit duties to keep departments running smoothly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carney Hospital
Dorchester, MA
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA05-2016
Skills
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- IV placement and management
- Electronic charting and clinical documentation
- Care plan management
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (License # RN2310471
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Advanced Life Support - American Red Cross
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Carney Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float
Carney Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Carney Hospital
09.2016 - 10.2019
Unit Secretary
Carney Hospital
08.2012 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carney Hospital
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts - Boston
- Registered Nurse - Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (License # RN2310471
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Advanced Life Support - American Red Cross
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