CHRISTY SILVA
Charlton Memorial Hospital
CHARLESTOWN,RI
2
Certification
7
Years of experience
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with over six years of experience providing high-quality patient care in acute and home care settings. Skilled in patient assessment, managing medically complex patients, medication administration and wound care. Experience in high pressure environments while maintaining safe patient care and collaborate well with interdisciplinary teams for best patient outcomes. Seeking to use clinical experience and knowledge in a wound care setting.
Work History
Registered Nurse
6 Years 11 Months- Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments and monitor for changes in patient condition.
- Provide care for tracheostomies and ventilated patients while monitoring oxygen levels and respiratory status.
- Insert Peripheral IVs and maintain IV access, including central lines and ports using sterile technique.
- Administer medications, blood products and IV therapy while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Monitor and identify patient conditions on telemetry and perform 12-lead EKGs.
- Insert and maintain chronic Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Provide ostomy and wound care.
- Maintain chest tubes and monitor for complications.
- Document patient charts and implement patient care plans using EPIC system.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on management of diagnosis, disease processes medications and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse
2 Years- Managed a caseload of up to 25 patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to meet patient needs and goals.
- Provided thorough assessment, care and education to patient and family to prevent exacerbations of chronic conditions and recurrent hospitalizations.
- Managed patients with complex wounds and chronic Foley catheters.
- Performed PICC line dressing changes and management.
- Performed home blood draws and transported specimens to the laboratory.
- Maintained thorough documentation of patient visits, changes in conditions and communication with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing
Skills
Wound care
Patient assessments
Tracheostomy care
Ostomy care
IV therapy
Telemetry monitoring
Foley catheter insertion
Nasogastric tube insertion
Patient education
EPIC
Certification
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Community Nurse Home Care
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Registered Nurse
Charlton Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Bristol Community College
Associate Degree in Nursing
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