Karen dilatush
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Coldwater,MS
16
years of professional experience
Dedicated Staff Nurse with extensive experience in critical care. Proven ability to administer life-saving medications, enhance patient safety, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans.
Work History
Staff Nurse
16 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient progress in electronic health records.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to promptly recognize changes in patient condition, enabling timely interventions.
- Effectively utilized electronic health records systems to document all aspects of patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing evidence-based infection control practices and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to discuss patient progress and collaboratively develop treatment strategies.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for both patients and families.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, optimizing respiratory support while minimizing complications.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
- Administered life-saving medications according to physician orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in treatment implementation.
- Utilized ventilators, monitors and infusion pumps following manufacturer' guidelines.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging times in the ICU environment.
- Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients, ensuring timely interventions were executed.
- Monitored patient vitals and administered medications in compliance with care protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
Education
DIPLOMA NURSING - Nursing
Skills
Direct patient care
IV administration
Critical care
Infection control
Infection prevention
Respiratory support
Airway management
Cardiac nursing
Documentation accuracy
Intravenous therapy
Patient safety
Care planning
Patient education
Immunization practices
CPR/AED
Infection control
Clinical judgment
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
2004.06 - 2020.08Read More
Baptist Memorial Hospital School Of Nursing
DIPLOMA NURSING from Nursing
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