Bryce Bivins-Cochran
North Versailles,US
Summary
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Dedicated Nursing Association
06.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Reduced the risk of infection for patients and healthcare team members with thorough cleaning and sanitizing of rooms, equipment, and devices
- Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales or equipment
- Gave patients care based on their physical, psychological, educational, and safety needs
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to provide high levels of customer service and teamwork.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita East End
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and met with clinicians to discuss key points
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies, and located necessary materials to meet operational demands
- Weigh patients, take temperature and blood pressure pre and post dialysis
- Collect patient data: monitor and document status of vascular accesses, review lab work, patient observations, and seek guidance when levels are out of 'normal' range for ESRD patients
Education
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA01.2023
Phlebotomy - Associate of Science -
Community College of Allegheny County Allegheny Campus
Monroeville, PA01.2019
Skills
- Adaptability
- Superb Interpersonal skills
- Problem resolution ability
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Strong medical ethics
Certification
BLS/ACLS certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dedicated Nursing Association
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
11.2021 - 06.2023
Dialysis Technician
DaVita East End
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nursing - Associate of Science -
Community College of Beaver County
Phlebotomy - Associate of Science -
Community College of Allegheny County Allegheny Campus
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