June Dickens
Conway,AR
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 3 years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Baptist Medical Center Conway
06.2021 - Current
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently prioritizing tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
Charge Nurse Step Down ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2014 - 02.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
Patient Care Technician
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Patient Care Technician
Bailey Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Patient Care Technician
St. Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Inventory Control Clerk
Raddatz Product Development Corporation
09.1993 - 08.2003
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Trained new employees on inventory control processes, ensuring consistency across all team members.
- Managed cycle counting program to maintain up-to-date inventory records and identify discrepancies early on.
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciling discrepancies.
- Enhanced warehouse organization with a systematic approach to product placement and storage.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed scheduled audits with efficient and accurate approach.
- Maintained inventory count, tracked usage, and documented variances.
- Assisted in the development of an inventory control system, resulting in improved tracking capabilities.
- Reduced stock shortages by maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing products.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Scheduler
Frigidaire Commercial Refrigeration
01.1983 - 09.1993
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Education
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKLangston University, Tulsa, OK.
Tulsa, OKBachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05.2014
High School Diploma -
Conway High School
Conway, AR05.1983
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical Practice
- IV Insertion
- Discharge Planning
- Airway Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Anesthesia recovery
- IV Fluid Administration
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
- Patient recovery assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Baptist Medical Center Conway
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
02.2018 - 05.2021
Charge Nurse Step Down ICU
Hillcrest Medical Center
07.2014 - 02.2018
Patient Care Technician
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
10.2011 - 07.2014
Patient Care Technician
Bailey Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Patient Care Technician
St. Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2009
Inventory Control Clerk
Raddatz Product Development Corporation
09.1993 - 08.2003
Scheduler
Frigidaire Commercial Refrigeration
01.1983 - 09.1993
Tulsa Community College
Langston University, Tulsa, OK.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
High School Diploma -
Conway High School