Haley Lipscomb

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

09.2017 - 06.2020

Monitored patient’s condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Managed chest tubes and wound vacs and accurately monitoring and documenting their output.
Managed pacemakers and defibrillators.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
Performed complete physical assessments of patients with cardiovascular conditions, including taking vital signs.
Assisted in the management and treatment of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and valvular diseases.
Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records, and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when making decisions related to patient care, resulting in timely interventions and improved outcomes for high-risk patients.