Experienced and dedicated ICU nurse known for strong clinical judgment and compassionate patient care. Provided skills as a dynamic Charge Nurse with a focus on staff supervision and quality improvement intitiatives. Successfully managed high-acuity cases and contributed to quality improvement efforts. Ready to leverage expertise in critical care to drive patient safety and outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CHI St. Lukes Hopsital
The Woodlands, TX
02.2024 - Current
Managed complex patient cases, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
Evaluated patient responses to interventions, adjusting care plans based on individual needs and progress.
Cared fot the highest acuity patient population with the need for multiple life saving devices and procedures.
Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs and implemented interventions to ensure patient stability in critical conditions.
Charge Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CHI St. Luke's Hospital
The Woodlands, TX
02.2024 - Current
Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to best practices and patient care standards
Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance
Conducted patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely interventions,
Exhibited adaptability by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on priority issues.
Reduced ICU readmissions by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive discharge plans.
Facilitated seamless transitions between units by coordinating timely handoffs and sharing pertinent information with receiving team members.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit
University Medical Center, UMC
Lubbock, TX
09.2022 - 12.2023
Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric ICU patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management, treatments, and medication adherence.
Assisted in trauma based response procedures, providing critical care in high-pressure situations.
Conducted appropriate wound care services and pain management to patients with life-threatening wounds, such as burns, necrotizing soft tissue infection sites, electrical contact sites, and pressure injuries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX
08-2022
Skills
Direct patient care
Strong clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
Staff supervision
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Advance Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
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