Chiara Thurston
Portland,ME
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure L&D RN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care. 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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
CNA, Float Pool
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Improved patient safety by performing regular room checks to ensure a clean, hazard-free environment was maintained at all times.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
- Enhanced the overall well-being of patients through assisting with personal hygiene tasks and grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Professional Bedside Manner
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
01.2023 - Current
CNA, Float Pool
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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