Catherine Sykes
Chalmette,LA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
06.2020 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during high-stress situations.
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for diverse patient populations.
- Assisted healthcare providers in delivering life-saving procedures, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Ensured optimal patient comfort by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, mobility support, and wound care.
- Recognized potential escalations among distressed patients or family members, effectively utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain a calm and safe environment.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols and standards.
- Supported continuous quality improvement initiatives with thorough documentation of incidents or near misses related to patient safety concerns.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing emergency room workflow and prioritizing tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Cabrini High School
New Orleans, LA05-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatrics Course (ENPC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
06.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Cabrini High School
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