Charlsey Livingood
Bainbridge Island,WA
Summary
Motivated candidate seeking to complete the RNR Program at Bellevue College and transition into a role as a competent and compassionate RN.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Recovery Room RN
Pacific Surgery Center
Poulsbo , WA
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Demonstrated competency in the implementation of nursing process across a range of surgeries such as general surgery, pediatric ENT, orthopedic, and eye surgeries.
- Monitored ABC's, hemodynamics, pain, and nausea with autonomous medication administration, followed by assessing outcome.
- Assisted in achieving successful post-operative recovery for patients through close collaboration with surgeon and anesthetist.
- Maximized patient understanding by delivering comprehensive explanations of post-surgical instructions, appointment scheduling, and necessary follow-up actions.
PACU/Float Pool RN
Northwest Hospital
Seattle, WA
08.2008 - 10.2014
- Demonstrated competency in the implementation of the nursing process across a range of surgeries, such as general surgery, cardiac procedures, orthopedic, neurological surgeries, pulmonary surgeries, and minor procedures.
- Provided post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia, vented patients, critical, and stable patients, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Identified high-risk situations, such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation, and took appropriate action.
- Examined and analyzed post-anesthesia complications such as nausea, vomiting, pain, changes in neuro or cardiac status, and bleeding.
- Administered oxygen, CPR, medications, or life-saving measures promptly in emergency situations.
- Float Pool-facilitated discharges, transfers, and admissions as the house trouble shooter.
- Float Pool-cared for medical, surgical, telemetry, psychiatric, emergency, and oncology patients.
- Working as a charge nurse on the surgical floors.
Recovery Room RN
Seattle Orthopedic Center
Seattle, WA
12.2008 - 03.2010
- Recovering patients from orthopedic surgeries.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients by managing extubation, facilitating pain management, and assisting with hospital transfers.
Agency Registered Nurse-Float Pool
HRN Services Inc.
Seattle, WA
11.2007 - 08.2008
- Per Diem at Swedish First Hill, Swedish Ballard, Northwest Hospital, Highline Hospital, and King County Youth Detention Center.
- Worked two consecutive travel contracts at Northwest Hospital.
- Provided care for medical, surgical, telemetry, emergency, psychiatric, and incarcerated juvenile patients.
- Troubleshooting at Northwest Hospital for the house, including the ICU and the ED.
- Clinic nurse for approximately 120 detained youths, staffed with one RN and one CNA.
Registered Nurse-Trauma Orthopedics
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, WA
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of acute care poly-trauma orthopedic patients, as well as off-service patients that included medical, surgical, neurosurgical, and psychiatric patients.
- Pain management that included setting up and managing PCAs and epidurals.
- Comprehensive knowledge of CMS and neurological assessments for a trauma population.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical/surgical nursing as it pertains to co-morbidities, wound care, monitoring labs, heparin drips, insulin drips, DM I and II, central lines, and IV therapy.
Emergency Department Tech
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
07.2004 - 03.2005
- BLS in cardiac and respiratory arrests
- Wound care, splinting, and CMS assessments
- Drawing STAT labs such as troponin levels.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Highline Community College
06.2006
Skills
- ICU Consortium
- EMR
- Limited conversation Spanish
- ACLS (to be renewed Fall)
- BLS
- Orthopedic Trauma Core
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Outpatient Recovery Room RN
Pacific Surgery Center
01.2015 - 07.2016
Recovery Room RN
Seattle Orthopedic Center
12.2008 - 03.2010
PACU/Float Pool RN
Northwest Hospital
08.2008 - 10.2014
Agency Registered Nurse-Float Pool
HRN Services Inc.
11.2007 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse-Trauma Orthopedics
Harborview Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2007
Emergency Department Tech
Good Samaritan Hospital
07.2004 - 03.2005
Associates Degree in Nursing -
Highline Community College
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