ELAINE PRATER
HAZARD,KY
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
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
Pikeville, KY
04.2017 - Current
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hazard ARH
HAZARD KY, HAZARD
01.1996 - 04.2017
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY12.1995
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Medical Supply Management
- Electronic Charting
- Pain Management Techniques
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Patient Interaction
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Health Information Access
- Patient Admission
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- IV Administration
- Treatment Preparation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Safety Measures
- Diet and Nutrition
- Intramuscular Injections
- Infection Control Procedures
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Disease Treatment
- Professional Development
- Airway Management
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Seizure Disorders
- Invasive Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Rehabilitation Assistance
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Convalescent Care
- Healthcare Program Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Test Interpretations
Accomplishments
WORKED AT HAZARD ARH IN ICU FROM JAN 1996 TO APRIL 2017
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Hazard ARH
01.1996 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
Hazard Community And Technical College
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