Caitlin Anderson
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 9 years of experience treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Uses profound critical care knowledge and experience in any hospital setting. Experienced preceptor for new-grad and seasoned nurses specializing education tailored toward clinical nursing skills, pharmacology, hemodynamic monitoring, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
CV/ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel Agency
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations using electronic medical records systems.
- Monitored hemodynamic stability, evaluated lab results, performed nursing interventions, and assessed/ documented outcomes to nursing interventions
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing detailed report updates to incoming nurses regarding each patient''s status and needs.
- Demonstrated competence and adaptability to care for CV/ICU patients in multiple hospitals, floating to different departments to fill crisis staffing needs
Registered Nurse, ICU
Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Havasu Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Lake Havasu City, AZ12.2015
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation with Procedure Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Student Precepting
- EKG Interpretation
- Patient Assessments
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Triage
- Documentation
- Patient Advocate
Certification
IABP Certified
Open Heart Certification
TNCC Certified
Level 1 Trauma Experience
Impella Certification
CRRT Experience
References
Colton Richards, Emergency Room RN Team Lead
Summit Healthcare, Show Low, AZ
928-243-4119
coltonrichards713@gmail.com
LaDawna Wallace, Emergency Room RN Team Lead
Summit Healthcare, Show Low, AZ
360-609-4859
ladawnarae@yahoo.com
Amanda Gnagy, Emergency Room Clinical Nurse Manager
Summit Healthcare, Show Low, AZ
928-457-6347
amanda,gnagy@summithealthcare.net
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - 07.2024
CV/ICU Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions Travel Agency
01.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Havasu Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Havasu Regional Medical Center
10.2012 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Care
02.2011 - 09.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
IABP Certified
Open Heart Certification
TNCC Certified
Level 1 Trauma Experience
Impella Certification
CRRT Experience
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