Dharma Cook
Letcher,KY
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 4 months of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Also a organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Considered a Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to help compnay team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Nursing Assistant
Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY07.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Middlesboro, KY05.2023
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Family Advocacy
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Check-Ins
- Patient Advocacy
- Chart Management
- Emergency Interventions
- Specimen Collection
- Documentation and Reporting
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Blood Transfusion Administration
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Valid from 09/15/2023- 09/2025
Basic Life support Valid from 07/07/2023- 07/2025
Nursing Assistance
References
Cheyenne Dixon - TENNOVA NORTH
Register Nurse
(423)-494-4897
cheyennedixon24@gmail.com
Rayma Stamper - Letcher county public school
School Aide
(606)-634-8956
Rlashenichols10@gmail.com
Johnathon Combs- Hazard Appalchian Regional Health Care
ICU/CVU Clinical Nurse Manager
(606)-233-5232
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Hazard Appalachian Regional Healthcare Center
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Healthcare
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Kentucky Community And Technical College
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Valid from 09/15/2023- 09/2025
Basic Life support Valid from 07/07/2023- 07/2025
Nursing Assistance
References
Cheyenne Dixon - TENNOVA NORTH
Register Nurse
(423)-494-4897
cheyennedixon24@gmail.com
Rayma Stamper - Letcher county public school
School Aide
(606)-634-8956
Rlashenichols10@gmail.com
Johnathon Combs- Hazard Appalchian Regional Health Care
ICU/CVU Clinical Nurse Manager
(606)-233-5232
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