Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Austin McNeely

Benton,AR

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience in intensive and critical care at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Proven expertise in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Burn Intensive Care Unit, and Emergency Room. Recognized for delivering compassionate care and excelling in IV management and ventilator support while building strong relationships with patients and families. Aiming to leverage clinical skills to enhance patient outcomes in a challenging healthcare environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Little Rock, AR
06.2023 - Current
  • Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
  • Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
  • Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
  • Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.

Clinical Support Assistant

Arkansas Children Hospital
Little Rock, AR
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Obtain vital signs.
  • Provide basic care needs for children and families.
  • Assisting the nurse in anything that is needed within my scope of practice.
  • Carried out front office duties, utilizing data entry skills in the framework of a medical database.

Clinical Care Assistant

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
Little Rock, AR
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Collect and document patient medical information, such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Assist with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Utilize effective communication and active listening skills when interacting with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
  • Assist patients with basic care needs.

Home Health Care Aide

Seniorkare
Little Rock, AR
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
05.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

High School Diploma -

Bryant High School
Bryant, AR
2018

Skills

  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic life support (BLS)
  • ABLS Certified
  • PICU experience
  • NICU experience
  • CVICU experience
  • Burn ICU experience
  • ER experience
  • Medical assessment
  • IV management
  • Ventilator support
  • Interpersonal Relationship Development
  • Sensitive material handling
  • Patient safety
  • Medical instrument sterilization
  • Proficient in Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Reception area maintenance

Affiliations

Current Activities

  • American Nurses Association

Previous Activities

  • Student Nurses' Association
  • Member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, Philanthropy Chairman
  • Vice President of FCCLA
  • Student Senate member
  • Mayor's Youth Advisory Council member

Accomplishments

  • PICU "Nursing excellence Award" 12/24

Certification

  • BLS
  • ABLS
  • ACLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Arkansas Childrens Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Clinical Support Assistant

Arkansas Children Hospital
06.2022 - 06.2023

Clinical Care Assistant

University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences, UAMS
06.2022 - 01.2023

Home Health Care Aide

Seniorkare
10.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Central Arkansas

High School Diploma -

Bryant High School

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