Faith Conway
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse from Fairview Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Leveraged compassion and advanced cardiac life support skills to enhance patient outcomes, significantly reducing falls by over 30%. Mentored new staff, fostering professional growth and high-quality care. Proven track record in delivering holistic and evidence-based nursing interventions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fairview Hospital
03.2015 - Current
- 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 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
University Hospital - University Health System
06.2014 - 03.2025
- 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 addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
03-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12-2013
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- Complex Problem-solving
- Diabetes management
- Chest pain management
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Ohio Driver's License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fairview Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Oncology
University Hospital - University Health System
06.2014 - 03.2025
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) - Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Ohio Driver's License
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue Global University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gulf Coast State College
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