Barbara Newell
Draper,UT
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional,with proactive attitude and ability to learn quickly, who has clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Utilizes time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Nurse, Discharge Coordinator
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City , Utah
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Assisted in coordinating post-recovery care for recipients including follow-up visits and medication management.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate efficient discharges.
- Facilitated communication between members of the healthcare team by attending interdisciplinary meetings.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Evaluated readiness for discharge based on physical, psychological and environmental factors.
- Provided education regarding medications, treatments, diet restrictions and self-care instructions upon discharge.
- Assumed on-call responsibilities for triaging post-care needs of transplanted patients.
ICU Nurse- Trauma Unit
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, Utah
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary following cardiac arrest or respiratory failure events.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of critically ill patients.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of pain levels among ICU patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines when caring for critically ill patients.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in patient condition or treatment plan.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Assisted physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Analyzed laboratory results and other diagnostic tests in order to develop an appropriate plan of care for individual patients.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Provided post-operative care after major surgeries such as heart bypasses or organ transplants.
- Educated family members on proper home-care techniques for discharged patients.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to critical care nursing practices.
- Developed effective communication strategies with fellow healthcare professionals regarding patient status updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in order to provide quality patient care.
- Successfully managed multiple tasks while maintaining focus on providing safe, high-quality patient care.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Surgical Recovery Coordinator -Organ Donation
Donor Connect
Murray, Utah
12.2012 - 04.2022
- Organization of recovery teams and overseer of organ including documentation of procedure utilizing iTransplant, TransNet, DonorNet and UNOS
- Facilitated communication between hospitals, transplant centers, and other organizations involved in organ recovery process.
- Communicator of OR proceedings and outcomes between surgeons, transplant coordinators, transplant centers, and O
- Managed all related paperwork associated with organ recovery process.
- Collaborated with procurement coordinators to ensure timely completion of all necessary documents prior to organ retrieval.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing tissue and organ donations.
- Provided technical assistance when needed during surgical procedures involving donated organs or tissues.
- Assist Surgeon in organ recovery for both transplant and research
- Provide organ perfusion for heart, lung, and abdominal organs
- Kidney cannulation and pump management until transplanted.
- Managed/assisted ORS liver pumping/cannulation/perfusion during year trial
- Handling, packaging and transportation of organs recovered for transplant and research
- Coordinate, assist/perfuse for fly outs (not in local area) for all organs: heart, lung, and abdominal
- Educator for dept and trainer for new staff SRC duties
- Education provided to OR staff for recoveries for area hospitals
- Assisted in inventory, ordering, equipment maintenance needs, restocking
- Actively participated in meetings with hospital personnel, transplant surgeons, and other stakeholders involved in organ recovery process.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
Salt Lake City, UT09-2022
Surgical Technician Program - Surgical Technologist
LDS Hospital
Salt Lake01-2008
Associate of Science -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT09-2003
Skills
- Licensed RN (inter state compact)
- Patient Care and Education
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment and Care
- ICU Nursing
- Critical Care Nursing
- Educator
- Supervision and Training
- Surgical Assist and Technologist
- Organ recovery coordination/facilitator
- Organ recovery perfusion
- Kidney cannulation/pump perfusion
- Liver Pump (ORS)
- Botox/filler injector
Certification
- BLS (current)
- ACLS (Current)
- Registered nurse (DOPL STate of Utah Registered Nurse under interstate compact)
- CST
- Certified cosmetic injector
Accomplishments
- NNSA
- Magna Cum Laude
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Deans List
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transplant Nurse, Discharge Coordinator
University of Utah Hospital
07.2023 - Current
ICU Nurse- Trauma Unit
Intermountain Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
Surgical Recovery Coordinator -Organ Donation
Donor Connect
12.2012 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Eagle Gate College
Surgical Technician Program - Surgical Technologist
LDS Hospital
Associate of Science -
Salt Lake Community College
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