Audrey McBride
New Milford
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with one year of experience in providing high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and administration of medications and treatments. A strong advocate for patient-centered care committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nuvance Health
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 1-7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
- Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by serving as a mentor for new nurses and participating in shared governance initiatives within the organization.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements by ensuring proper equipment set-up and maintaining aseptic technique.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - BSN
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT08.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT06.2023
Associate of Science -
Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT06.2021
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Accomplishments
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets, and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to up to seven patients in a medical/surgical environment.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-American Heart Association, 2023
Additional Information
I am part of the safety committee at Sharon Hospital where I currently work.
I am dedicated to helping patients feel safe and providing them and their families with education to prevent illness exacerbation.
I am dedicated to keeping my patients on comfort care comfortable in their final days.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nuvance Health
08.2023 - Current
Bachelors of Science in Nursing - BSN
Goodwin College
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Goodwin College
Associate of Science -
Goodwin College