Audra Autry
Sulphur Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic CMS RN with White River Health, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and education. Expert in medication administration and patient safety, I successfully collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and mentored new staff, fostering a supportive environment and retention.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMS RN
White River Health System, Inc
02.1995 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UACCB
Batesville, AR12-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- IV therapy
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety
- Patient Care Strategies
- Basic life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse
A Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSRN) is an RN who has obtained specialized certification in medical-surgical nursing.
Timeline
CMS RN
White River Health System, Inc
02.1995 - Current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
UACCB
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