Audrey Friend RN
Flowood,MS
Summary
Registered Nurse maintaining a compact license with exceptional background in punctuality and performance. Experienced travel RN serving multiple age groups in the management of complex mental disorders and substance abuse. RN Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education, counseling, medication administration and safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
Metairie, LA
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
RN
RTG Medical
Fremont, NE
03.2016 - 08.2021
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Emergency Room Technician
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
Brandon, MS
07.2009 - 05.2012
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.2012
Skills
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Electronic and paper Charting
Certification
ACLS
BLS American Heart Association
CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
09.2021 - 02.2022
RN
RTG Medical
03.2016 - 08.2021
Emergency Room Technician
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
07.2009 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Copiah-Lincoln Community College