Calen Russell
Chelsea,AL
Summary
Trauma Nurse with two years of critical care experience treats acutely and critically ill patients in highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment using extensive medication protocols and therapies. Offers direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on application of scientific nursing principles. Leads system change to promote health outcomes, system efficacy and healthy work environment through evidence-based practice. Patient-oriented Nurse with three years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with ER specialty.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma Registered Nurse
UAB Emergency Department
12.2021 - Current
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
UAB Emergency Department
06.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL12.2019
Skills
- Trauma Surgery
- Casting and Splinting
- Tube and Drain Care
- Patient Assessments
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Airway Management
- Patient Ventilation
- Chest Tubes
- Invasive Procedures
- Heart Failure
- Seizure Disorders
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Certification
- Licensed EMTB - Present
- ACLS Training - Present
- PALS Training- Present
- BLS Training- Present
- TNCC- Present
Timeline
Trauma Registered Nurse
UAB Emergency Department
12.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
UAB Emergency Department
06.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson State Community College
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