Amy Richard
Baton Rouge,L
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in direct patient care, assessments, and IV administration. Committed to delivering compassionate care while educating patients and families for optimal recovery.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Thibodaux Endoscopy/TDDC Thibodaux
2015 - Current
- Assist gastroenterologists with endoscopic maneuvers, including the use of specialized equipment and specimen handling.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Manage patient documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Explain course of care and meciation side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Manage patients recovering from procedures.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care and instructions, equipping patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
Thibodaux, LA
2011 - 2015
- Assessed patient conditions and prepared surgical instruments for efficient procedures.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environments throughout operations.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize infection risks in the operating room.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for surgical patients.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, contributing to increased efficiency during surgeries.
- Increased OR efficiency by assisting in equipment setup, breakdown, and sterilization procedures between cases.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by consistently adhering to hospital policies and procedures related to surgery protocols.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
Houma, LA
2009 - 2011
- Assessed and triaged patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in medical records promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management post-discharge.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- 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.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA01-2009
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Medication and IV administration
- Intra-procedure assistance with endoscopic maneuvers and tools
- Intake and discharge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Thibodaux Endoscopy/TDDC Thibodaux
2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
2011 - 2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
2009 - 2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nicholls State University