Autumn Lowe
Maryville,US
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 8 years of diverse experience in patient care, coordination, and team leadership. Demonstrates proficiency in nursing scope of practice and case management, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes through effective communication and personalized care strategies. Passionate about fostering supportive environments and enhancing health literacy, aiming to advance in multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, Tn
01.2025 - Current
- Provided patient care across various departments and units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and procedures as needed.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation standards.
- Participated in emergency response situations effectively.
- Supported nursing staff through training and mentorship initiatives.
- Evaluated patient response to interventions through ongoing assessment of condition.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices in order to reduce risk of transmission within the organization.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
Contract Nurse
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, US
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless communication and optimal treatment outcomes at UT Medical Center.
- Implemented efficient nursing protocols, reducing patient wait times and enhancing overall satisfaction in the emergency department.
- Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations, adapting to individual needs and fostering a comforting environment.
- Meticulously maintained patient records and administered medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Contributed to the development of new patient education materials, improving health literacy and post-discharge care adherence.
- Fostered seamless communication within multidisciplinary teams, enhancing patient care coordination and treatment outcomes.
Travel Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Spectrum Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led critical care teams as Travel/Charge Nurse at Spectrum Healthcare, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and seamless unit operations.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care, fostering a supportive environment for patients and staff alike.
- Achieved measurable improvements in patient satisfaction scores through personalized care strategies and effective communication.
- Maintained meticulous patient records and medication management, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Orchestrated seamless interdisciplinary teamwork, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced patient care quality and staff morale.
- Implemented rigorous documentation and medication management protocols, ensuring full compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
Travel Nurse
Maxim
Knoxville, US
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Rapidly learning new facility protocols and positive attitude in less than optimal situations.
- Relief charge nurse and team management.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- ICU and step down nursing.
- LTAC nursing.
- RN scope of practice.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assisted in precepting new grad nurses.
RN Case Manager
Amedisys
Maryville, US
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Documented medicare coding for billing purposes and diagnostic coding on new patient admissions on a daily basis.
- Initial wound assessment and treatment, practice with measuring, photographing and documenting initial wound care.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Provided training and supervision to LPNs and home health aides.
RN Floor Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
Maryville, US
08.2017 - 10.2019
- 2+ years as a floor nurse in the Neuro/medical surgical unit. MICU and SICU experience.
- NIHSS certified, BLS certified.
- Relief charge nurse.
- Participated in committees for fall prevention on a neuro unit.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Student Nurse Technician
Parkwest Medical Center
Knoxville, US
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Float pool staffing.
- Performed vitals, ADLs assistance, and hygiene assistance.
- Reported all changes to RN.
- Performed lab draws via venipuncture.
- Customer service.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TNSkills
- Charge nurse
- Team management
- Intravenous line management
- Case management
- Medicare coding
- Geriatric treatment
- Colostomy care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- IV administration
- Care planning
- Intake and discharge
- Medical terminology
- NIHSS certified
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
- Body mechanics
- Ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Advanced airway care
- Customer service
- Patient assessment
- Wound care management
- Emergency response
- Patient care coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Mentorship and training
- IV and venipuncture
- Emotional intelligence
- Oracle/ cerner software use
Certification
- BLS Certification, 2015
- Registered Nurse, 2017
- NIHSS certified
- ACLS certified
Activities And Honors
Graduated with honors from Lincoln Memorial
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
University of Tennessee Medical Center
01.2025 - Current
Contract Nurse
UT Medical Center
01.2023 - 01.2025
Travel Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Spectrum Healthcare
01.2022 - 01.2023
Travel Nurse
Maxim
03.2020 - 10.2022
RN Case Manager
Amedisys
09.2019 - 06.2020
RN Floor Nurse
Blount Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - 10.2019
Student Nurse Technician
Parkwest Medical Center
11.2016 - 07.2017
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University