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Haley Zirkle

Big Stone Gap,VA

Summary

Multifaceted ICU nurse with experience in high-pressure environments. Expertise in ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring, ensuring patient needs are prioritized. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, showcasing strong clinical judgment and adaptability. Committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes while embracing new challenges.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville, KY
07.2024 - Current
  • Prioritizing care for critically ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
  • Providing detail-oriented assessment skills and monitoring.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans for patients.
  • Developed a strong rapport with colleagues through effective communication skills and a teamwork approach.
  • Assisting physicians with procedures, including intubations, central line insertions, and bedside bronchoscopies.
  • Monitoring catheters, leads, and tubing for proper placement and functioning.
  • Operating advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Adjusting medication dosages and specialized equipment to manage different pressures, cardiac rhythms, and respirations.

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse

Ridgecrest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Duffield, VA
06.2024 - 01.2025
  • Monitoring patients’ conditions and progress, making necessary adjustments to their care plans
  • Supervising of patient care provided by LPNs and CNAs
  • Maintaining detailed documentation of patient information, assessments, interventions, outcomes, and communication with healthcare team members
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and address individual needs
  • Provided direct nursing care to long-term care residents including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and patient education.

Nurse Intern III

Norton Community Hospital
Norton, VA
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Initiating IV access, performing EKGs, insertion of urinary catheters, specimen/lab collection, assisting with ambulation, stocking rooms
  • Supported medication administration under supervision of registered nurses.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.

Nurse Intern II

Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, TN
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Performed the duties of unlicensed assistive personnel: vital signs, hygiene care, ambulation, and communicating observations of patients to the RN.
  • Performing nursing skills under the supervision of a licensed RN: IV insertion and therapy, urinary catheter insertion, medication administration, and assessment of patients with proper interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Virginia's College At Wise
Wise, VA
05-2025

Associate Degree of Applied Sciences - Nursing

Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA
05.2024

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Detailed patient assessment
  • Code Blue Response
  • Clinical judgement and decision making
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Efficient time management

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Pikeville Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse

Ridgecrest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 01.2025

Nurse Intern III

Norton Community Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024

Nurse Intern II

Bristol Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Virginia's College At Wise

Associate Degree of Applied Sciences - Nursing

Mountain Empire Community College

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