Hester Burns
Albany,Kentucky
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience caring for patients within ICU setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Cookevile Regional Medical Center
Cookeville, TN
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, family members, allied health professionals, and other healthcare providers regarding patient care issues.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and assessed patients' medical records.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and reported any abnormalities to the physician.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing, administering medications, catheterization, and IV therapy.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and implemented interventions accordingly.
RN, ICU
Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
07.2011 - 09.2019
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when making clinical decisions related to patient care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
RN, Step-Down Unit
Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2012
Associate of Science - RN
North East State Technical Community College
Blountville, TN05-2009
Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Critical Care
- Licensed RN
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient and family advocacy
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN
Cookevile Regional Medical Center
09.2019 - Current
RN, ICU
Holston Valley Medical Center
07.2011 - 09.2019
RN, Step-Down Unit
Holston Valley Medical Center
07.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - RN
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - RN
North East State Technical Community College
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