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F. Yvonne Adams

Evanston,WY

Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 41 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of various types if cardiac, surgical, and all ancillary treatments required and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Evanston Regional Hospital
12.1989 - 03.2015

Cross-trained to work E.D., M/S and float as needed. Promoted to Risk Manager, Education, Employee Health, Patient Safety Coordinator, and Facility Safety. Hired at a Home Health agency for a brief time after leaving ERH as Head Nurse. Agency no longer in operation.

Education

BSN - Nursing

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
05.1974

Skills

  • Family support
  • Pain management
  • Airway management
  • Blood transfusion
  • Surgical care
  • Wound care
  • Cardiac care
  • EKG Monitoring skills
  • End of life care

Accomplishments

I received EKG training in Lake Charles, LA., at my first critical care job. Then at another 2 day class in Houston, Tx.

There were various classes at McKay Dee Hospital for training regarding different areas of Cardiac Care throughout the time that we were owned by the IHC group.

I received my certification from ASHRM, the professional organization for Medical Risk Managers, by attending three different sessions in Chicago, IL. Each session lasted 3 days.

There were always many various opportunities taken for in-service trainings at each facility for training on new products, procedures, etc. or updates on the field of critical care and the many areas that encompasses.

Affiliations

I was a member of ASHRM when I practiced Nursing. I no longer hold a Nursing license at this time.

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit

Evanston Regional Hospital
12.1989 - 03.2015

BSN - Nursing

McNeese State University
F. Yvonne Adams