Autumn Denny
Crofton,KY
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with proven expertise in airway and pain management, and a strong background in both PACU and psychiatric care at Jennie Stuart Medical Center and Cumberland Hall Hospital. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Legal Nurse Consultant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Minimized complications through timely detection of post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Enhanced patient safety during transfers to other units by providing handoff communication that accurately conveyed critical information about the patient''s condition, potential risks, and ongoing treatment plans.
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by assisting in the orientation of new staff members to PACU procedures and best practices.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Cumberland Hall Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to inform clinical decision-making processes when caring for psychiatric patients.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills through active listening and empathy, fostering positive rapport with patients and families.
- Advocated for the rights of people with mental illnesses, challenging stigma while promoting awareness and understanding of their unique needs within the healthcare system.
- Mentored novice nurses during orientation periods by sharing knowledge about psychiatry-specific protocols while modeling compassionate bedside manners essential for establishing trusting relationships with patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times.
- Promoted a safe and therapeutic environment by monitoring patients for risk factors related to self-harm or aggression towards others.
- Administered psychotropic medications accurately and monitored patients for potential side effects, promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by providing education on psychiatric disorders, treatments, and best practices in behavioral health nursing.
Education
Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Murray, KY05-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY05-2017
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Airway management
- Pain management
- Basic life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate- expected 12/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Cumberland Hall Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate- expected 12/2024
Legal Nurse Consultant Certificate
Madisonville Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Murray State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
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