Casey Russell
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, care coordination, and relief charge nurse duties in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
St Pete, FL
11.2012 - 04.2023
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
12.1999 - 04.2003
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
PACU Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
04.2004 - 11.2011
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs to identify outcomes, establish care plans, monitor progress and modify care plan.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
St Petersburg, FL
04.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient autonomy by involving them in decision-making processes regarding their birth plan.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure a high level of patient care.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, fostering a supportive atmosphere for patients and families.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05.1999
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Charge Nurse
- Relief scrub nurse
- Preceptor for new graduate and new OB nurses
- Fetal monitoring
- Intra and post operative care during and following cesarean sections
- OB Triage
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- C-EFM
- ACLS
- BLS for Healthcare Providers
- NRP
- RNC-OB
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
11.2012 - 04.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
04.2004 - 11.2011
PACU Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
04.2003 - 04.2004
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Manatee Memorial Hospital
12.1999 - 04.2003
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College