Ana Paula Hayes
Brookhaven,USA
Summary
Dynamic, dedicated, enthusiastic Critical Care Registered Nurse with eight years of experience. I am seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity as a Nurse Practitioner in the acute care or specialty/hospitalist setting. I have over 1000 clinical hours in primary and acute care settings. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU FLOAT / NEURO ICU
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
- Serving as an acute care RN in the float and neuro ICU Unit in the only Level 1 trauma hospital in the state of Mississippi.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
RN STAFF NURSE
Southwest Reginal Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Served as RN in Medical ICU Unit for two years. Assessed, evaluated and treated patients with multiple health conditions.
- Collected and documented vital signs every hour to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Dual Role FNP/AGACNP/MSN -
University of South Alabama
05.2024
BSN - Nursing
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
05.2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.2016
Skills
- Airway Management/intubation
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Basic Laceration repair
- Patient/Family advocacy
- Central Venous Line Insertion
- Intraosseous Access
- Quality & Continuity of Care
- Wound Incision, Drainage, Irrigation, and Packing
- EKG Interpretation
- Communication: English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Sigma Global Nursing Excellence
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Midline Catheter Insertion
- RN license Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
TRAINING
- Family Practice and Internal Medicine (581 hours)
- Premier Medical Clinic – McComb – Mississippi
- Trust Care Express Medical Clinic – Ridgeland - Mississippi
- McComb OB-Gyn Association – McComb - Mississippi
- McComb Children’s Clinic – McComb - Mississippi
- Adult- Gerontology Critical Care/ Emergency Medicine (598 hours)
- The University of Mississippi Medical Center – Jackson – Mississippi
- Southwest Reginal Medical Center – McComb - Mississippi
- LPN 1994 to 2010 in Brazil.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN STAFF NURSE
Southwest Reginal Medical Center
02.2021 - 03.2023
ICU FLOAT / NEURO ICU
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
BSN - Nursing
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Associate Degree - Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Dual Role FNP/AGACNP/MSN -
University of South Alabama