Casey Singleton
Bay Minette,Ala
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in a 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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
Fairhope, AL
09.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
Fairhope, AL
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU, recovery, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, Orthopedics, Telemetry, Med Surge with skilled nursing services.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
Fairhope, AL
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
Fresenius
Bay Minette, Ala
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Provided in-patient care for dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
Registered Nurse
University Interventional Center
Pensacola , FL
09.2011 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from pain management procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
James H. Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL07.2011
Skills
- Recovery Guidance
- Chest Tube Management
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- IV Fluid Administration
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Emergency Interventions
- Medication Administration
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Arterial Line Monitoring
- General Surgery
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Pain Management
- Intramuscular Injections
- PICC Lines
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Anesthetic Administration
- Vascular Surgery
- Minor Surgery
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion and Lab Draws
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support. BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
09.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
01.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health Systems
09.2014 - 01.2017
Registered Nurse
Fresenius
03.2014 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
University Interventional Center
09.2011 - 03.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
James H. Faulkner State Community College
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