Cali Spencer, BSN, RN
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Compassionate and committed Registered Nurse seeking to utilize my experience, knowledge, and skills to effectively fill the Registered Nurse position at your facility.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Medical Progressive Care Unit - Contract
University Of New Mexico, NM
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
RN Med Surg/PCU Float - Contract
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Exemplified teamwork through close collaboration with colleagues, offering assistance during challenging situations, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
- Promoted a healing environment through maintaining clean and organized patient rooms, addressing concerns, and offering emotional support.
- Upheld patient safety as the top priority through constant vigilance for potential hazards or risks within the healthcare environment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by thoroughly documenting patient information and providing detailed handoffs during shift changes.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Demonstrated adaptability by floating to other units as needed, applying comprehensive nursing skills across various clinical settings.
PACU Registered Nurse
Texas Health Surgery Center Fort Worth Midtown
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Took vitals and assessed patients from pediatric ages to geriatric in recovery room following surgical procedures
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provided education to parents, guardians, and patients on topics such as recovery expectations, discharge instructions, and s/s to monitor for after surgery.
- Worked with management, doctors, and other care team members to develop improved charting records and increase efficiency within the facility.
Registered Nurse OR/Pre-op/PACU
Texas Surgical Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
RN Cardiac PCU
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Manage and implement patient care for cardiovascular needs such as rapid atrial fibrillation, angina, and myocardial infarction.
- Provide post-operative care for the following: Thoracic Surgical, Cardiac Cath, GI postsurgical, Pacemaker placement, etc.
- Manage wound vacs and chest tubes based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Delegate and supervise two-four patient care assistants per shift.
- Provide nursing care by completing physical assessments, patient education, administration of medications, and closely monitoring patient health status and recovery.
- Provide adequate documentation for patient assignment on EPIC Charting System.
- Collaborate with health care professionals to formulate a plan of care based of patient needs.
- Attend in services on new floor equipment. Participate in staff meetings based on floor needs.
- Experience in admitting and discharging patients in a timely manner focusing on admitting diagnosis and core measures.
- Educating patients based on their admitting diagnosis and patient needs.
- Assist the healthcare staff during treatment or examinations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2021
Skills
- A strong background in patient safety and patient education
- Focus on advocating for each patient
- Solid time management skills and organizational skills
- Excellent patient service skills, well-spoken and neat appearance
- A pleasant disposition, sense of humor, caring, compassionate
- Hard-working, dependable, honest, and willing to take initiative
- Adaptable to adverse situations and quick to absorb new information
- Eager to learn and grow my knowledge
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
RN Medical Progressive Care Unit - Contract
University Of New Mexico, NM
05.2024 - 08.2024
RN Med Surg/PCU Float - Contract
Texas Health Huguley Hospital
01.2024 - 05.2024
PACU Registered Nurse
Texas Health Surgery Center Fort Worth Midtown
09.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse OR/Pre-op/PACU
Texas Surgical Hospital
07.2023 - Current
RN Cardiac PCU
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
02.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Tarleton State University
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