Calvin Cole
2908 Woodhaven, Carrollton,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
Plano, TX
07.2024 - Current
- Assess the need for restraint in accordance with protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy and safety.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, fostering an open dialogue.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough physical and mental assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to identify subtle changes in patient behaviors or symptoms that may indicate a need for emergent intervention or reassessment of treatment plans.
- Advocated for patients rights and autonomy within the unit, working alongside the care team to address any concerns or barriers.
- Promoting a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and displaying emotional intelligence.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
Mansfield, TX
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Utilized advanced technical skills to operate specialized equipment such as EKG machines, LUCAS machines, glucose monitors, and oxygen therapy devices.
- Demonstrated competency in wound care, burns, pressure injury dressings and identification, splint setting, intravenous access.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless coordination of care for all patients.
- Contributed to efficient emergency department operations by effectively prioritizing and managing tasks in a timely manner.
- Enabled early identification of deteriorating patients through vigilant monitoring leading to prompt intervention from clinical teams.
- Ensured the privacy and confidentiality of patient information by strictly adhering to HIPAA protocol.
- Conduct regular patient rounds to ensure quality care and address any immediate concerns or needs that were physical or emotional.
Nurse Extern and Patient Care Technician
Medical City Arlington
Arlington, Texas
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided services such as cleaning, patient teaching, feeding, assist in discharging patients, assist physical therapy in movement of patients, perform catheterizations, and intravenous procedures under supervision of a nurse.
- Shadowed Wound Care nurses and assisted with dressing changes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Provided compassionate care to patients during difficult times, promoting emotional well-being and recovery.
- Checked patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new Nurse Externs and Patient Care Technicians
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College
05.2024
Skills
- Familiar with Meditec and Epic charting systems
- BLS American Heart Association certified
- Strong time management
- Strong organizational skills
- Efficiently communicates with patients, families, and coworkers
- Continuing education towards BSN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
07.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Mansfield Methodist Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2024
Nurse Extern and Patient Care Technician
Medical City Arlington
01.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College