Kallon Tidwell

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

Hartsville, SC

07.2018 - Current

Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes, and coordinating appropriate responses.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatment plans, and progress notes in electronic health systems.
Educated patients and families on medication administration instructions and home care techniques prior to discharge from the facility.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, alarms, and oxygen delivery devices.
Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, midline placement, ultrasound-guided IVs, and tracheostomy care.
Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from a nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Administered medications, monitored dosages, titrated medications, and observed patient reactions in a high-stakes environment.
Functioned as an in-staffing charge nurse, taking on the load of a full patient assignment, and responded swiftly to rapid responses and medical emergencies throughout the hospital.
Managed staffing assignments based on the acuity of patients.
Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transition safely from the ICU to the next level of care.