Callie Sills
Lane
Summary
I am a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with one year of experience in the Emergency Department and five years of clinical experience in Medical Surgical, delivering high-quality patient care in hospital settings. Proficient in patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to promoting safety, improving outcomes, and supporting healthcare teams in providing exceptional care. I am dedicated to advocating for patient care and operational excellence. I seek to apply my leadership skills and drive innovation, foster a culture of excellence, and enhance patient outcomes in any position that I am in.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
Coal County General Hospital
Coalgate, OK
06.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care to patients with diverse medical conditions in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing clinical skills.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Coal County General Hospital
Coalgate, OK
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Administered medications and treatments in compliance with physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with patient mobility and personal care, enhancing comfort and safety during recovery.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies, procedures, and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring adherence to safety standards throughout patient care areas.
- Minimized potential medication errors by verifying orders and carefully administering prescribed therapies as directed by physicians.
- Expedited recovery times by implementing appropriate wound care measures and providing timely pain management.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while effectively managing time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, treatments, and patient documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK10-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Kiamichi Technology Center
Antlers, OK05-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Performing ekgs
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Emergency care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility assistance
- Removing sutures
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
Coal County General Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Coal County General Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Murray State College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Kiamichi Technology Center