Arika Monroe
Flemingsburg,KY
Summary
Offers strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care. Works well in fast-paced environments managing multiple tasks and providing timely treatments and support. Possesses solid understanding of nursing principles, patient advocacy and evidence-based practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Extern
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Educated patients on nutrition, disease prevention and post-discharge care to support overall wellness.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY12.2024
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Family Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Electronic Charting
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Assessment
- Injection Administration
- Wound Care
- Instrument Sterilization
- Surgical Assistance
- Vitals Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Examination
- Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- First Aid
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Women's Health Exams
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Nurse Extern
CHI St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Morehead State University