Anna Gagnon
Powell,TN
Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 4+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to a wide range of patients. Knowledgeable of vasoactive drips, critical thinking requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs in a fast paced environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2021 - Current
- Traveled to hospitals of various acuity and patient population to provide outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion based on hospital policy and evidence based practice.
- Hospital Locations: Porter Adventist, CCU (Denver, CO), Peacehealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, ICU (Eugene, OR), Asante Rouge Regional, CCU/ICU (Medford, OR), Lovelace Medical Center ICU (Albuquerque, NM) Arizona General ICU (Phoenix, AZ)
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Options
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Traveled to hospitals of various acuity and patient population to provide outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion based on hospital policy and evidence based practice.
- Hospital Locations: Doctors Hospital of Manteca, ICU (Manteca, CA), Vidant Medical Center, Neurosurgical ICU (Greenville, NC)
- Daisy Award 2021
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Nurse in high acuity, level 1 trauma center's CVICU. 24 bed unit utilizing Cerner charting. Care for patients on vasoactive drips, inotropic, and anti-arrhythmic medications typically after cardiac or vascular procedures.
- Proficient in assembly and use of arterial lines, pulmonary artery catheters, train of four, BIS monitoring, and ventilator management.
- Assist in medical emergencies requiring ACLS.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Precepted and oriented registered nurses transferring to CVICU from other departments or hospitals.
- Manage care of patient with invasive monitoring and devices such as TTM, IABP, Impella and CRRT.
- Unit Council Member: Recruitment and Retention, Education and Patient Safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Emergency Room Technician
Physicians Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, applied orthoglass splinting and instructed patients on proper use of support devices.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Education
- General Studies
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TNBachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN12.2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking and Complex Patient Assessments
- Effective Communication
- EMR Systems: Epic, Cerner, Medhost, McKesson
- Maintaining Patient Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Titration and Side Effect Knowledge
- Lifelong Learner
- Patient Advocate
- Culturally Competent
- Difficult Urinary Catheter Insertion Team
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Tennessee
Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Oregon
Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Washington
Licensed Registered Nurse, State of California
Trauma Nurse Core Course, Certified by Emergency Nurses Association
American Heart Association Certifications, ACLS, BLS, PALS
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Certified by the AACN
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
11.2021 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Staffing Options
03.2021 - 11.2021
Staff Registered Nurse, CVICU
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
12.2017 - 02.2019
Emergency Room Technician
Physicians Regional Medical Center
10.2015 - 12.2018
- General Studies
Pellissippi State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College