Heidi Axson
New Haven,IN
Summary
Dedicated critical care RN with almost 3 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of various medical treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
Dupont Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provide patient care in 10 bed ICU with patient population that includes medical and trauma patients in addition to recovery of surgical patients; nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1-3 dependent on acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided patient care in 20 bed medical-surgical unit, nurse-to-patio ratio 1:5.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
RN
Parkview Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Provided excellent patient care on busy 24 bed medical surgical unit with nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Floated to other inpatient units as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH12.2020
Associate of Applied Business - Legal Assisting
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH01.2000
Skills
- Blood draw and lab result interpretation
- Critical Care
- Patient Management
- Patient condition monitoring
- Teamwork and conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Proficient in Epic ERS
Certification
- Registered Nurse License issued by the State of Indiana. Expires 10/31/2025.
- Advanced Life Support, Expires 8/31/2025.
Timeline
ICU RN
Dupont Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
04.2023 - 06.2023
RN
Parkview Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - RN
Northwest State Community College
Associate of Applied Business - Legal Assisting
University of Northwestern Ohio
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