Hi, I’m
Desiree Trotter
Florissant,MO
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
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Critical Care Specialty Float RN
12.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Competent and efficient RN that is knowledgeable in working on any assigned unit, providing care to a wide variety of patients from the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical Surgical Unit and Behavioral Health
- Demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volume, schedule changes and emergencies
- Acts as a resource to patient, visitors and staff in both routine and crisis situations
- Assesses the physical and psychological dimensions of patients using a holistic approach within the scope of knowledge and experience
- Provides quality patient care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
SSM DePaul Hospital
PACU Nurse
08.2023 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anesthesia
- Measuring and recording patients' vital signs
- Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anesthesia medication
- Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anesthesia.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
South City Hospital / SA Hospital Acquisition Group, LLC
Intensive Care Nurse
01.2023 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient's needs or condition
- Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care
- Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team
- Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and care team
- Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team
- Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes
- Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence
- Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and team
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
AMN Healthcare, Inc
American Mobile Nursing (Travel)
12.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Use critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient’s physical, psychological and emotional needs
- Educating patients and families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration
- Develop and implements individual plan of care in collaboration with other members of the healthcare team in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care
- Promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
SSM Saint Louis University Hospital
Neuro Trauma ICU Registered Nurse (Full-time)
09.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Establishes, coordinates and evaluates a plan of care based on analysis of assessment, patient diagnosis, lab data, procedures, standards of care and other relevant information
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assists in bedside procedures such as CVC, arterial line and EVD placement
- Monitors ventilators, CRRT, ICP and EVD settings
- Attending and giving updates and recommendations during daily rounds with MD, pharmacist, case manager and families.
- 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.
SSM Saint Mary’s Hospital
Charge Nurse with Orthopedic and General Surgery/Med Surg (Full-time)
09.2016 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Creating an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning and implementing effective plans of care and communicating with both patients and their families
- Serving as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care in an acute or clinic setting
- Making sound decisions in response to changes in condition/response to treatment while maintaining a calm demeanor
- Utilizing the Electronic Health Record to document patient care
- Effectively coordinating with physicians and team members regarding changes in patient status, symptomatically, results of diagnostic tests and critical test values
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Wound care, Patient education, advocacy, and basic floor nursing
- Demonstrating an attitude that exemplifies SSM values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship, and Community.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Washington University
Registered Nurse with Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery (Full-time)
06.2016 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of patient care
- Provides patient care, including administering medication, performing procedures, and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice
- Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/family regarding disease process and symptom management
- Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information
- Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills, and other processes related to direct patient care
- Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings including BPCI management.
Education
Webster UniversitySt. Louis, MO
Bachelors of Nursing
05.2019
STLCC at Forest ParkSt. Louis, MO
Associates in Applied Science – Nursing
05.2016
Skills
- Epic
- Alaris Pump Super User
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and Empathy
Certification
BLS / ACLS, 07/2024, American Heart Association, St. Louis, MO
Timeline
Critical Care Specialty Float RN
Gateway Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
PACU Nurse
SSM DePaul Hospital
08.2023 - 02.2024
Intensive Care Nurse
South City Hospital / SA Hospital Acquisition Group, LLC
01.2023 - 08.2023
American Mobile Nursing (Travel)
AMN Healthcare, Inc
12.2021 - 01.2023
Neuro Trauma ICU Registered Nurse (Full-time)
SSM Saint Louis University Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse with Orthopedic and General Surgery/Med Surg (Full-time)
SSM Saint Mary’s Hospital
09.2016 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse with Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery (Full-time)
Washington University
06.2016 - 09.2016
Webster University
Bachelors of Nursing
STLCC at Forest Park
Associates in Applied Science – Nursing
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