Charity Abts
Liberal,MO
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Barton County Hospital
Lamar, MO
10.2019 - Current
- Provided professional nursing care during the initial phase of acute illness or trauma for patients of all ages.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Discharged the patient after the emergency is over or made arrangements for a longer hospital stay.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cox Barton County Hospital
Lamar, MO
01.2010 - 10.2019
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Staff Registered Nurse
St. John's Regional Medical Center
Joplin, MO
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Performed nursing rounds to complete scheduled tasks and interact with patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Cox College
Springfield, MO12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS12.2008
High School Diploma -
Dade County Christian Academy
Greenfield, MO03.1997
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership abilities
- Time management skills
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Forensic Nursing-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cox Barton County Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cox Barton County Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2019
Staff Registered Nurse
St. John's Regional Medical Center
01.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Cox College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fort Scott Community College
High School Diploma -
Dade County Christian Academy
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