Chandler Park
Rogersville,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox South Emergency Trauma Center
Springfield, MO
05.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
Springfield, MO
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO05.2020
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Specimen Test Interpretation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Intramuscular, IV, and oral medication administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Prioritizing Patients
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Stabilization
- Compassionate and Caring
- Delegation and Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ENPC Certification
- TNCC Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox South Emergency Trauma Center
05.2020 - Current
Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
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