Andria Chace MSN, BSN, RN, TNCC

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to formulate customized careplans/treatment plans for patients.
• Monitor patient vital signs, labs and report variations promptly.
• Educate patient and families on disease management/chronic illness management.
• Document patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
• Provide emotional support to patients during challenging medical situations.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Evaluate patients, recognize and address complications and coordinate treatment with other members of care team.
• Complete patient admission and discharge information, MRI form completion, sepsis screening and perform patient education.
• Support bedside staff by rounding on patients remotely via Teladoc camera to evaluate patient needs.

Provided support to Trinity National Team during COVID crisis by working as Travel Nurse at St. Joseph and St. Mary's Hospitals, Livonia and Ypsilanti, Michigan.

• Cancer patient educator at Mount Carmel East Radiation Center
• Certified wound nurse, St. Ann's Hospital wound center
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
• Monitored patient vital signs, labs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health records.
• Assisted in emergency situations by executing rapid response procedures.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing practices.
• Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to family members during difficult times.
• Provided assistance with post-operative care to patients recovering from surgery.
• Performed physical assessments of patients, including cardiac monitoring and respiratory treatments.
• Managed multiple critical cases simultaneously while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilized evidence-based practices when providing nursing care services.
• Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on established standards of practice.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings for case discussions regarding patient care needs.
• Assisted physicians with procedures, such as intubations, chest tube insertions, lumbar punctures and wound debridement.
• Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiopulmonary arrests or unresponsive patients.
• Delivered comprehensive patient care across diverse healthcare settings.
• Supported new staff members through orientation program development and training sessions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.