Cali Hamm
Genoa
Summary
I am a dedicated critical care nurse who has experience with a diverse group of acutely ill patients. I have been a staff nurse for eight years, six of those spent in critical care, and four of them being in a charge position. I have been part of numerous bedside procedures such as bronchoscopies, thoracentesis, intubation, central line insertions, resuscitation of cardiac arrests, among other procedures, as well as trained and certified on high acuity equipment. I am confident in my interdisciplinary communications as well as advocating for the patient in all situations. I am a reliable employee with solid work relationships between various members of the care team. I am eager to fill a position at your convenience in the critical care setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Javon Bea Mercy Hospital
11.2019 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and compiled personalized plans of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections while monitoring the patient for improvements or adverse reactions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Worked with unstable patients in acute respiratory distress including proning and high peep management.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Trained new employees on best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Provided culturally appropriate care to patients from various backgrounds.
- Coordinated with various disciplines during interdisciplinary rounds in order to choose the most patient-centered plan of care with the best outcomes.
- Documented assessments, vitals, observations, education and critical test results in Epic.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
- Taken care of post-op open heart patients while in the acute recovery stage.
Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Worked within interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options while taking personal opinions and preferences into consideration.
- Promoted patient independence by educating patients and family and monitoring for proper patient demonstration.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
Malta, IL12.2017
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Ventilator management
- Titration of high risk medications
- Gift of Hope donation patients
- Patient and family advocacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interpretation of lab and test results
- Compassionate care
- Proficient in Epic
- Admission, transfer and discharge of patients
Certification
BLS - renewed November 2023
ACLS - renewed May 2023
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northwest Community Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Javon Bea Mercy Hospital
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
04.2018 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kishwaukee College
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