Eileen Davis

• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
• Managed care from admission to discharge
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care

• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment, including emergency situations.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems as identified by equipment failure & troubleshooting.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic to include tasks not outlined by my specific job description.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently by evaluating t own.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma, ruptured aneurysms, & motor vehicle accidents.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Evaluated surgical case loads & coordinated with ancillary departments to expedite service.

• Circulated Bariatric Surgeries (2015-current) participating in patient condition, including skin assessment, allergies & sensitivities, weight in kg., presence of hiatal hernia, liver biopsy, & evaluation of sleeve leakage. Led team effort in post surgical care to confirm accurate instrument, sponge, & needle counts. Collaborated with recovery nurses to ensure adequate respiratory support & patient response to emergence from general anesthesia.
• Circulated Robotic Surgeries including: prostatectomies, lobectomies, hysterectomies, & various abdominal surgeries.

Successfully completed training in surgery as a circulating nurse to include all aspects of general surgery with a focus on vascular procedures. Participated in the care of emergent conditions such as ruptured arteries, malfunctioning fistulas, & loss of circulation to peripheral vascular beds. (2006-2010).

Achieved skills & knowledge for the management of cardiac patients in the acute care setting. Recovered patients from interventional procedures in the cardiac catherization lab to include: physical assessment, medication infusions, vital signs, heart rate & rhythm, & safe removal of sheath. Managed the care of acute patients until time of discharge..