Betsy Barrett
Crowley,TX
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 2 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-ICU
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
RN-Operating Room Nurse
John Peter Smith
06.2006 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assess patient condition prior to surgery
- Observe vital signs
- Ensures equipment safety
- Position patient on OR table
- Keep operating room sterilized
- Maintain clean surgical areas
- assisting surgeons during surgical procedures
- Team leader intermittently
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.2006
Skills
- HIPAA Education
- Taking Vitals
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Family Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Evaluations
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS Certification-Current
- BLS Certification- Current
- TCAR(Trauma Care After Resuscitation)-Current
- NIHSS Certification-Current
Timeline
RN-ICU
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2021 - Current
RN-Operating Room Nurse
John Peter Smith
06.2006 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Plains College
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