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Cameron Lester
South Charleston,WV
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with nine years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication, patient and peer education with extensive knowledge of medical treatments and devices and planning long-term for patients. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. I am committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between medical professionals, ensuring timely updates on patient status and treatment plans.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices in ICU care, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Effectively prioritized interventions for multiple patients under high-stress conditions, maintaining optimal quality of care.
- Led training sessions for junior nurses, elevating skill level of team.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in many settings, such as MICU, SICU, Trauma ICU, heart transplant unit at Duke University Hospital, and many COVID ICU's around the entire country.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
Nurse Extern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Collaborated with supervising nurses to ensure quality care for all patients on the unit.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining cleanliness within the facility.
- Documented and communicated patient information in EMR system for accurate tracking.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bridge Valley Community And Technical College
Charleston, WV12-2017
Skills
- Emergency medical treatment
- End of life care
- Task and work prioritization
- Electronic Health Records
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Wound care management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Clinical judgment
- Resource utilization
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical Thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
- Registered Nurse WV RN Board of Nurses 2018-Current
- ACLS American Heart Association 2015-Current
- BLS American Heart Association 2015-Current
- PALS Certified 2018-2020
Interests
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Nurse Extern
CAMC Memorial Hospital
05.2015 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bridge Valley Community And Technical College
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