Gina Huffman
Dunbar,WV
Summary
Dynamic Trauma RN bringing eight years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse- Surgical Trauma ICU
CAMC General Hospital
02.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Registered Nurse- Dialysis
Frecenius
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Oversaw administration of peritoneal and hemodialysis in center as well as teaching patients at home dialysis,
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse-Management
Charleston Treatment Center
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse- Geriatrics
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
11.2009 - 08.2011
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV05.2009
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Patient Assessments
- Ng Tube
- Sedation Management
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Electronic Document Management System
- Ventilator Care
- Dressing Changes
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Admission
- Chest Tubes
- Seizure Disorders
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Abdominal Surgery
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Respiratory Failure
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Surgical Trauma ICU
CAMC General Hospital
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse- Dialysis
Frecenius
10.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse-Management
Charleston Treatment Center
09.2011 - 09.2013
Registered Nurse- Geriatrics
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
11.2009 - 08.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
West Virginia State University
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