Fantasia Ransome
Edgewood,MD
Summary
Compassionate Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse with multiple years of experience in fast-paced, emergency environments. Excellent at delivering exceptional patient care in critical conditions. At ChristianaCare I improved my skills in hemodynamic monitoring and fostering adaptability in high-stress environments. Demonstrated excellence in improving patient outcomes and mentoring colleagues on best practices while keeping patients and family comfortable. Excited to begin the next chapter of my healthcare career.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
ChristianaCare
07.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality care for critically ill patients with various conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction.
- Collaborated with levels of healthcare providers in prioritizing surgical cases and resources.
- Optimized pain management strategies for critically ill patients using both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions as appropriate.
- Served as a resource for colleagues on evidence-based practices in critical care nursing, promoting best practice implementation across the float pool.
- Improved patient outcomes through accurate interpretation of vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data for timely intervention.
- Reported abnormal findings and changes in patient status to doctors, applying appropriate nursing measures.
- Prevented medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering medications via multiple routes including IV infusions, injections, and oral medications.
- Floated to multiple units between the Newark and Wilmington Campus included but not limited to Transitional Medical Units (Vented Patients), Emergency Department, Surgical Admissions Unit, and Medical and Surgical Units.
- Floated to Telehealth medication where I provided virtual help to floor staff, and patients that remained in house.
- Floated to Home-Health where I assisted patients in improving or maintaining current health conditions outside of the hospital.
- Provide verbal and hands on education using teach back technique to patients to help improve or maintain health outside of the hospital.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wilmington VA Medical Center
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Delegate Appropriate task to Certified Medical Assistance.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Complete new patient admission.
- Assisting physicians during round.
- Assigning and delegating task to non licensed nursing staff.
- Performing ongoing assessments of residents physical and mental health.
- Explaining procedures and treatments to residents.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2016 - 08.2016
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Train to protect and serve the United States of America
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE12.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salem Community College
Penns Grove, NJ05.2021
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Salem Community College
Penns Grove, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Chest Tube Management
- Ability to adapt to my surroundings
- Caring for patients on a ventilator
- Telemetry monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse: L1-0067913, 06/2021- 09/2025
- Advance Cardiac Life Support Training: 1/2024-01/2026
- Basic Life Support Certification: 7/2024-7/2026
Timeline
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
ChristianaCare
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wilmington VA Medical Center
04.2019 - 07.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Healthcare System
07.2018 - 07.2019
Security Forces Member
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Salem Community College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Salem Community College
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