ANDREA PHILLS
Allen,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with 24 years of expertise in emergency care, critical care, radiology, faith community, and sexual assault nursing. Skilled in assessing patients, delivering treatments, and delegating tasks with speed and accuracy. Known for advocating for patient needs and providing top-quality care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Texas Health Dallas Radiology Department
11.2017 - Current
- Provided nursing support across multiple sub-departments: MRI, CT, Ultrasound, Nuclear medicine and X-ray
- Oversee emergency medical situations efficiently
- Delivered comprehensive nursing services to both inpatients and outpatients
- Ensure accuracy in outpatient order management
- Conducted extensive MRI safety screenings
- Executed blood draws and started IV lines
- Mentored new employees
- Ensured comprehensive understanding of the Zoll R series defibrillator functions and safety protocols.
- Conducted training sessions on personal protection equipment
- Point of care (POC), I-Stat trainer.
- Instructed staff in applying non-behavioral restraints safely and effectively
- Executed process modification for embedded medical devices
- Assisted in anesthesia procedures
- Performed nursing responsibilities during CCTA procedures
- Improved team dynamics with the use of a quarterly newsletter, (“ R elevant k N owledge”) to educate, in form and bridge communication gaps amongst radiology technicianss and nurses
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Trauma and Triage Nurse
Texas Health Dallas Emergency Department
01.2000 - 11.2017
- Delivered rapid support in high-stress medical situations
- Acted as a liaison for culture reviews
- Evaluated stroke symptoms in patients
- Conducted yearly assessments for essential personal protective equipment
- Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE)
- Handle diverse patient types including trauma cases
- Guided training and development of newly hired staff
- Advocated for enhanced patient care using the nursing process
- Conducted patient assessments using the 5-tier ESI triage system
- Demonstrated exceptional performance under pressure
- Fostered positive connections with physicians to support effective information exchange for patient collaboration
- Acted as designated patient educator on infection preventative measures
- Served 3 years as primary responder to rapid response calls
- RRT previously named Critical Assessment Team
- Participated in research activities related to evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs.
Graduate Nurse, LPN, Charge Nurse, Supervisor
Life Care Centers of Wichita
03.1998 - 11.1999
- Supervised a diversified team of LPNs, CNAs, and nonclinical staff
- Assessment and prioritization of urgent needs for Medicare patients in nursing homes
- Implemented patient care plans
- Managed medical conditions such as Parkinson’s, dementia, diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease
- Excelled at executing essential protocols
- Assisted physicians and nurses with patient assessments, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Provided direct care to patients in the form of administering medications, wound care, vital signs monitoring, injections, and IVs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hesston College
Hesston, Kansas01.1999
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, Kansas01.1998
Medical Specialist -
Academy of Health and Science, US Army
Fort Sam HoustonSkills
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Direct nursing care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Patient Assessment
- Cultural competence
- Critical Care Nursing
- Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Catheter maintenance
- Community health
- Workflow and Patient Management
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Charting Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Emergency Care
- Disease Prevention
- Patient rights advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical judgment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Compassionate Care
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy Care
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Patient Care and Education
- Nasogastric tube insertion
- Medication and IV administration
Awards
- Service Excellence Award, Texas Health Dallas, 01/13
- Rose award nominee, Texas Health Dallas, 01/13
- 76th Recipient of the US medal for Outstanding performance
- Commander Achievement Award for Excellence, 139 Medical Group
- Certificate of Exceptional Achievement in Practical Nursing, 01/98
- National Registry of Medical Technician, 01/96
- Award of Merit for Outstanding achievement in medical assistant program, 01/86
Advancedtraining
- Mental Health First Aid, 10/21
- Faith Community Nurse, 06/21
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) CA-SANE, 01/13
- NCAP level III
- Emergency Department Culture Review Liaison, 01/12-12/14
- Stroke Champion, 01/10-12/13
- Unit Base Counsel, 01/10-12/11
- Critical Assessment team Member (CAT)
- Stroke Assessment Nurse (SAN)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Emergency Medical Technician, 01/96
- United States Army Reserve, 01/95-12/02
Timeline
Nurse
Texas Health Dallas Radiology Department
11.2017 - Current
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Trauma and Triage Nurse
Texas Health Dallas Emergency Department
01.2000 - 11.2017
Graduate Nurse, LPN, Charge Nurse, Supervisor
Life Care Centers of Wichita
03.1998 - 11.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hesston College
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Wichita Area Technical College
Medical Specialist -
Academy of Health and Science, US Army
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