Aubrey Hooper
Bessemer,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
01.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by serving as a charge nurse responsible for coordinating unit operations during assigned shifts effectively managing staffing needs based on census fluctuations.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to safely operate complex medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and more during life-saving interventions.
- Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, titrating vasoactive drips and monitored responses.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Specialist Of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
01.2014 - 11.2021
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring skillful and knowledgeable staff members.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12.2021
High School Diploma -
Spain Park High School
Hoover, AL05.2010
Skills
- Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Chest pain management
- Seizure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiac Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
01.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Specialist Of Birmingham
01.2014 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Spain Park High School