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Etheleen Kicker
Riner,VA
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Summary
Experienced RN with a proven track record in medical-surgical nursing. Adept at developing individualized care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN,BSN
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Blacksburg, VA
02.2021 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assessed patient conditions, documented changes, and communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglas Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2020
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and health management strategies.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Implemented infection control measures, reducing hospital-acquired infections significantly.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores consistently.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently implementing evidence-based nursing practices in medical-surgical settings.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Radford, VA
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing patient care delivery within the medical-surgical setting.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by staying current on best practices within the medical-surgical nursing field.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Demonstrated adaptability when reassigned to different units or working with diverse populations while maintaining high levels of quality care provision.
- Ensured continuity of care during transfer or discharge by communicating relevant patient information to the appropriate healthcare providers or facilities.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during difficult medical situations, fostering a sense of trust and promoting positive relationships.
- Promoted a culture of safety by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Aquinas School of Nusrsing
Nashville, TN01-2008
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Care planning
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
Accomplishments
Nursing Excellence Award WellStar Preceptor 2019.
Multiple Daisy Nominations over the coarse of my My Nursing career.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Med-Surge Nursing Cerrtificaion
- American Board of Nursing.2016, - Present
Preceptor of the Year Award.
I do not know who nominated me at the time and did not know about it the award until my nurse manager called me into his office and presented me
with the nomination and date and time of the presentation. I was so surprised and never knew who for sure nominated , but had a good I idea. She was a student nurse on the floor and she worked with me for several shifts while finishing her clinical hours. After be hired by the hospital, I was
appointed her preceptor.
She was very eager to learn and the capacity to take on new challenges and wanted to learn and experience every thing. I worked on the cardiac
telemetry unit, heart catheterizations, infusions as well as daily patient care. She was a very caring, companionate nurse who was not afraid of challenges.
The award ceremony was a wonderful time and I was so Blessed to be nominated.
Timeline
RN,BSN
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
02.2021 - 01.2026
RN, Medical-Surgical
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
02.2016 - 10.2020
RN, Medical-Surgical
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
02.2012 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Aquinas School of Nusrsing