Anita Phillips
Utica
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with 5+ years of experience in high-acuity emergency departments, including University of New Mexico and Oregon Health and Science University. Proficient in EMR systems like EPIC and Cerner, and skilled in patient stabilization. Adept at advocating for patients and adapting swiftly to new environments, ensuring optimal care delivery in critical situations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Minimized risks associated with central line insertions by employing ultrasound guidance whenever possible.
- Reduced complications through meticulous assessment of patients'' needs and appropriate catheter selection.
- Streamlined the process for vascular access device insertion by implementing evidence-based practice guidelines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate trust and open communication about care plans and expectations throughout the course of treatment.
- Maintained high standards of infection control, adhering to strict aseptic technique during all procedures.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by performing timely and accurate vascular access procedures.
- Served as a mentor to new hires, providing guidance on clinical skills, organizational policies, and best practices for optimal patient care in the vascular access setting.
- Supported quality improvement initiatives, conducting audits and analyzing data to identify areas for enhancement in the vascular access program.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2019 - Current
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Travel Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2021 - 05.2024
- IU Arnett Emergency Department (Level III Trauma Center) :August 2021-December 2021.
- OhioHealth Mansfield Emergency Department (Level II Trauma Center) : January 2022-April 2022.
- University of New Mexico Emergency Department (Level I Trauma Center and teaching facility) November 2022-February 2023.
- Oregon Health and Science University (Level I Trauma Center and teaching facility) February-May 2024.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC and Cerner EMR.
- Utilizing ESI to determine patient acuity during the triage process.
- Adapting quickly to new hospital environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY12.2019
Skills
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Stabilization
- Critical thinking
- Interpreting EKGs
- Excellent communication
- EMR Systems EPIC and Cerner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
Certification
NIH
TNCC
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Travel Nurse
AYA Healthcare
09.2021 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital
12.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
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