Andrea Blackwell
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 3 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of multiple treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Burn ICU RN
UofL Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions. -Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. -Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records. -Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork. -Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness. -Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures. -Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety. -Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status. -Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes. -Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures. -Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
ER Tech
Louisville Medical Center South
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response. -Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking. -Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures. -Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels. -Collected blood and urine samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems. -Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations. -Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients. -Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
Patient Care Coordinator
Heartland Imaging
05.2019 - 03.2022
- Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees. -Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines. -Scheduled evaluations and procedures for patients. -Liaised effectively with patients, doctors and staff members, assessing medical charts and promoting high level of communication and interaction. -Improved patient outcomes through value-added services. -Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans. -Prepared patients for their diagnostic imaging that the patient is scheduled for.
Chiropractic Assistant
Eriksen Chiropractic Centers
07.2018 - 04.2019
- I was head in therapies, which means that I was first to do all therapies. -The therapies that I performed were electrical muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, Russian muscle stimulation, interferential muscle stimulation, mechanical traction, and applying heat and ice to affected area. -Along with doing therapies I do examinations and help in taking x-rays. -I also worked with insurance to acquire verifications and other important information. -I have a lot of knowledge with the computer program Practice Studio. -As well as being responsible for therapies I am responsible for charting the therapies performed, the conversation that was had, as well as flare details.
Education
Phlebotomy - Medical -
Kentucky School Phlebotomy
Bachelors of Science -
Northern Kentucky University
05.2024
Associates in Science -
Galen College of Nursing
03.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Hardin High School
05.2017
Skills
- Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Team Work
- Preceptorship
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Certification
- Compact state nursing license
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid | BLS | aHA
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support | AHA
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Advanced Burn Life Support
References
- Morgan Monaghan, Relief Charge RN at UofL Hospital, (614)-893-2941
- Peyton Parker, Charge RN at UofL Hospital, (270)-205-0263
- Kelly Goshorn, Nurse Practitioner at UofL Hospital, (502)-533-0024
- Victoria Maxie, Nurse Practitioner at UofL Medical Center South, (270)-307-0988
Timeline
Burn ICU RN
UofL Hospital
04.2022 - Current
ER Tech
Louisville Medical Center South
03.2020 - 04.2022
Patient Care Coordinator
Heartland Imaging
05.2019 - 03.2022
Chiropractic Assistant
Eriksen Chiropractic Centers
07.2018 - 04.2019
Phlebotomy - Medical -
Kentucky School Phlebotomy
Bachelors of Science -
Northern Kentucky University
Associates in Science -
Galen College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Central Hardin High School