Eileen Walsh
Piedmont,OK
Summary
Highly driven and competent ICU Resource RN at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, adept in advanced cardiac life support and demonstrating unparalleled compassion. Spearheaded rapid response initiatives, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Expert in team coordination and clinical judgment, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring critical care excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Resource RN
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
04.2021 - Current
- In addition to the duties listed above, as a Resource Nurse I am part of a team along with a second ICU Resource RN, and ICU Charge, RN.
- Respond to all Rapid Response Calls and Code Strokes throughout the hospital and intervene per protocol.
- Respond to all Code Blues and perform competent life-saving measures using ACLS.
- Round on medical floors to assist in higher acuity patients that are not commonly cared for by their RNs.
- Assist in the Emergency Room with procedures and emergency situations, while assisting staff and doctors with critically ill patients.
- Anticipate potential admissions from ED that will likely be admitted to ICU and coordinate beds, available staff, and transportation of the critically ill.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
04.2017 - Current
- Monitor patient's respiratory status and ventilator operation as well as make adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Titrating multiple medications including levophed, vasopressin, neosynephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, heparin, argatuban, insulin, propofol, nimbex, rocuronium, precedex, Ativan, fentanyl, dilaudid, versed etc.
- Assist physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures, including central line and dialysis catheter placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, chest tube placement, thoracentesis, paracentesis and intubation, while maintaining strict adherence to established safety guidelines.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
- Ensure proper function of ventilators, feeding tubes, multiple IV pumps, catheters, and other life-sustaining equipment.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.
- Mentor new nursing staff members on best practices in intensive care nursing, fostering professional growth among colleagues within the unit.
- Perform Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and diligently record intake and output while troubleshooting machine.
Private Caregiver
Richard and Gladys Marks (deceased)
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Manage patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Provide diabetes education for Gladys, as she was often noncompliant with dietary modifications.
- Facilitate patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Transport individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Private Caregiver
Joan & Herb Jacobson (deceased)
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Provide direct patient care to an elderly women who had left sided paralysis related to a brain tumor.
- Provide personal hygiene and care to prevent UTI's, skin breakdown, and pressure ulcers.
- Additional responsibilities include house cleaning, cooking, transportation to doctors appointments, and providing the patient with company.
Life Skills Instructor
Ability Beyond Disability
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Support people with developmental disabilities in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Provide patient care such as toileting, bathing, dressing, incontinent care and vital signs when necessary.
- Assist with integrating patients into the community so they can participate in work and recreational activities.
- In the home setting: work closely with patients to help increase their independence in their own care as well as focus and praise their abilities.
- Coach clients through difficult life circumstances.
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Bethel Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Maximize patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing, walking and eating.
- Monitor patient vitals signs including temperature, blood pressure, oxygen, and blood sugar levels.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Develope trust and rapport with the patient and families and provide constant support.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05-2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St. Vincent's College
Bridgeport, CT05-2016
Nursing Prerequisites
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CTAssociate of Science -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT05-2009
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Trauma nursing core course
- Compassion and empathy
- Team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Data entry skills
Timeline
ICU Resource RN
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
04.2021 - Current
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
04.2017 - Current
Private Caregiver
Richard and Gladys Marks (deceased)
06.2014 - 06.2016
Private Caregiver
Joan & Herb Jacobson (deceased)
04.2013 - 05.2014
Life Skills Instructor
Ability Beyond Disability
07.2012 - 04.2013
Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Bethel Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
07.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St. Vincent's College
Nursing Prerequisites
Western Connecticut State University
Associate of Science -
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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