ICU specific skill sets, including, not limited to:
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Belinda Haner
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Hardworking and reliable RN with strong ability in adult ICU/Critical Care nursing. Offering Medical ICU and Cardiovascular ICU. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
St. Michael Medical Center
Silverdale, Washington
08.2005 - Current
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Assessed patients' wounds and documented progress in medical records.
Provided wound care treatments such as dressing changes, and topical medications.
Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
Treated patients undergoing bowel surgery and experiencing digestive system wounds.
Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Performed patient assessments including vital signs, skin assessment, and pain assessment.
Maintained a safe environment by following standard precautions and safety guidelines.
Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Consulted with interdisciplinary team members regarding best practices for wound management and treatment options.
Actively participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient cases.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Science of Exercise & Sport
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
08.1996
Skills
Honest and Dependable
Coaching and Mentoring
Staff Educational Programming
Life-Sustaining Machines
Adaptable and Flexible
Detail-Oriented
Regulatory Compliance
Privacy and Confidentiality
Task and Work Prioritization
Patient Advocacy
Wound Care
Critical Care
Risk Identification
Pain Management
Certification
RN License Washington State #00161113
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certified (#683083) since 12/2009 as an active member with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Beacon Award, Gold unit member, and 1 of 7 application writers, 2019
Beacon Award, Silver unit member, 2024
Daisy Award nominee 2015, 2023
ICU specific skill sets, including, not limited to:
CRRT, Intra Aortic Ballon Pump, Pulmonary Artery Catheters, Hemodynamic assessment and management, vaso acitive infusion management, post op recovery of open heart surgical patients, post op recovery of GI surgical patients, diabetes patient management, implementation of wound care based on nature and degree of wound, sepsis, stroke, cardiac injury, cardiogenic shock, hemorrhagic shock, DKA, metabolic derrangements, pace makers, heart failure.
Emergency Room Technician at St. Michael Medical Center/Harrison Medical CenterEmergency Room Technician at St. Michael Medical Center/Harrison Medical Center