Celena Ackerman
Vancouver,WA
Summary
At Oregon Health Sciences University, I excelled as a Registered Nurse, demonstrating acute care expertise and leadership in nursing staff mentorship. My proactive approach in patient assessments and emergency response, coupled with effective communication and crisis intervention skills, significantly enhanced patient care quality and satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oregon Health Sciences University
08.2018 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
Newberg, OR05-2018
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Documentation and charting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient discharge
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- Chest pain management
- Hospice and palliative care
- Acute care expertise
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oregon Health Sciences University
08.2018 - Current
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
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