Autumn A. Cauthen
Lancaster,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment having 3+ years of experience as well as charge nurse experience. 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 customer service. I consider myself to be a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure this healthcare position. I am ready to help other care team members achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina MUSC
08.2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses While evaluating patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional direct care care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation; also stabilizing patients to determine the next corse of action.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections while monitored responses and or possible reactions after administering medications, blood products, and IV therapies while working with other health care teams to adjust care plans if needed.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care collaborating with other care team members
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care while collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Reviews orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Greeted clients entering store to provide welcoming environment and friendly customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05.2020
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster, SC05.2015
Skills
- Patient monitoring, direct care and assessments, obtaining vital signs, obtaining EKG’s, IV insertion, blood draw and sample collection, splint application, wound care, medication administration management and therapy (oral/ intravenous/ NG), ventilation and critical care maintenance, foley catheter insertion and removal, NG/OG placement
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion
- Seizure management, diabetes with nutrition management, chest pain management, pain management, and other disease specific management and education; as well as stroke and trauma stability to prepare for transfer
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Triage/Intake (ESI) and patient discharge teaching
- Team building and teamwork
- Professionalism and Interpersonal skills
- Assisting physician with sterile/ non-sterile procedures in emergent setting
- Staff Supervision - Charge Nurse
- Prioritization, multitasking, and adequate communication, efficient time management skills
- Epic Systems (flow sheet charting), Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel
- Disaster Site Triaging
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina MUSC
08.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
05.2019 - 04.2020
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart
08.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina - Columbia
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School