Hannah Gafford
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Staff Nurse at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, skilled in peri-op and resuscitation. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective medication administration and compassionate communication. Fostered collaboration among team members, significantly improving quality of care and patient outcomes. Committed to delivering exceptional direct patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2020
Skills
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Emergency care
- Critical care
- Quality improvement
Certification
Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification
Timeline
Staff Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
06.2020 - Current
Nursing
Tennessee Technological University
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