Cierra Pettaway
Mobile,AL
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Springhill Medical Center
Mobile , AL
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation
Springhill Senior Residence
Mobile , AL
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Fairhope, AL05-2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reid State Technical College
Atmore07-2020
Skills
- Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Diabetes Management
- Precepting
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- BLS- American Heart Association
- LVAD Certified- Abbott Carduovascular
- Charge Nurse
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Springhill Medical Center
07.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rehabilitation
Springhill Senior Residence
08.2020 - 08.2024
- ACLS- American Heart Association
- BLS- American Heart Association
- LVAD Certified- Abbott Carduovascular
- Charge Nurse
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Reid State Technical College
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