Davida Ater
Frankfort,OH
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience at Ohio Health Berger Hospital, excelling in critical care management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective patient assessment and education. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support and adept at fostering team coordination, ensuring high-quality care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Ohio Health Berger Hospital
Circleville, OH
10.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Performed daily rounds to assess patient condition and provide education to families regarding treatments and prognoses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
LPN
Ohio Health Physician Group/PHS
Circleville, OH
05.2005 - 10.2020
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Triaged patient calls and addressed according to urgency. Communicated patient concerns with physician.
LPN
Berger Hospital
Circleville, OH
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Provided patient care in the Stepdown Unit of the hospital.
- Performed assessments, administered medications, and documented appropriately.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Berger Hospital
Circleville, OH
03.1996 - 08.2003
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Gallipolis, OH08-2020
LPN
Pickaway Ross
Chillicothe, OH08-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Electronic medical records
- Medication administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Patient communication
- Team coordination
- Procedure assistance
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Direct patient care
- Life-sustaining machines
Accomplishments
- HRO Hero Award
Timeline
RN
Ohio Health Berger Hospital
10.2020 - Current
LPN
Ohio Health Physician Group/PHS
05.2005 - 10.2020
LPN
Berger Hospital
08.2003 - 05.2005
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Berger Hospital
03.1996 - 08.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
LPN
Pickaway Ross
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