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Eric Hughes

5865 Edgewater Cove, Apt#6, Memphis,TN

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive ICU experience at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, Regional One, and as a picc nurse, excelling in critical care and patient management. Proven expertise in vascular access and medication administration, fostering patient education and emotional support. Committed to delivering high-quality care while ensuring compliance with infection control standards and enhancing patient satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Picc Line Nurse

Vic The Picc
02.2020 - Current
  • Inserting picc lines and mid-lines, using strict aseptic technique, with ultrasound guidance
  • Reading chest x-rays for picc line tip confirmation for line use
  • Assessing patient for line that is best option for him/her individually
  • Educate patient on expectations, risks, and proper management of line, during hospitalization and at discharge
  • Managing complications from picc line placement
  • Careful picc line and mid-line removal
  • Coordination and collaboration with other healthcare staff to ensure optimal patient care related to picc line/mid-line management
  • Peripheral iv insertion

Registered Nurse, ICU and Neuro ICU

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • 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.
  • 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 respected privacy and 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.
  • Delivered exceptional, high quality care to critically ill patients
  • Educated and involved patients and family in plan of care participation, medical diagnosis, and treatment options.
  • Ensured compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
  • Managed EVDs and lumbar drains according to provider's orders

Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit

Regional One Health
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintained strict infection control guidelines unique to burn patients
  • Assessed severity of burns
  • Provided specialized care to burn patients
  • Administered ordered medications
  • Operated and initiated CRRT for patients
  • Carefully monitored pain management and fluid balance
  • Performed extensive wound care
  • Collaborated with other healthcare staff for combined patient care
  • Assisted with surgical procedures, related to burns
  • Educated, updated, and involved family in patient plan of care and status changes
  • Allocated emotional support to patients and family

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05-2016

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vascular access
  • Patient assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient education
  • Infection control
  • Critical care nursing
  • Wound management
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient management
  • Family education

Certification

BLS certified

Timeline

Picc Line Nurse

Vic The Picc
02.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU and Neuro ICU

Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
02.2017 - 02.2020

Registered Nurse, Burn Intensive Care Unit

Regional One Health
03.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Memphis

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