Anna Blake
Charleston,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Medical University of South Carolina, adept in chronic disease management and nursing staff leadership. Excelled in delivering patient-centered care, significantly enhancing recovery processes. Skilled in emergency response and patient education, ensuring high standards of care. Demonstrated excellence in shared governance, embodying strong clinical judgment and patient advocacy. Compassionate experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
Charleston, SC
02.2022 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Lead a successful shared governance council as chair.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
Greenville, SC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2020
Skills
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- ADL Assistance
- Precepting
- Vaccine administration
- Patient Management
- Diabetes management
- Lab result interpretation
- Emergency Response
- Charge nurse
- Clinical judgment
- Palliative care awareness
- EMR Systems
- Hospice and palliative care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Shared governance
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Trauma recovery
- Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- HIPPA Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina Musc
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia