Certified critical care nurse with dedicated hospital ICU experience. Consistently commended for providing patient-centered quality of care. Daisy award nominee. Member of a multidisciplinary team known for excellent clinical skills and quality critical care. Able to remain calm under pressure; and strength in making swift decisions in emergent situations. Dedicated team player while adding positive growth to your staff
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
Tulsa, OK
06.2019 - Current
Assessed adult and pediatric patients’ post-operative physical condition, including vital signs and oxygen saturation levels.
Monitor IV status ensuring IV is working properly.
Provided patient education regarding recovery process and pain management techniques.
Performed wound care, dressing changes and administered medications as prescribed by physicians/anesthesia.
Monitor intubated patients (adults and pediatrics) following surgery.
Remove oral endotracheal tube, laryngeal mask airway, nasal pharyngeal airway, and oral pharyngeal airway following ASPAN standards.
Adept at delivering exceptional patient care in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Dependable team leader with strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
Communicate directly with anesthesiologist and physicians regarding patient’s recovery status.
Determine patient’s readiness for discharge home or inpatient stay.
Rapid response team member. Attend/assist in rapid response or code blue hospital wide
Registered Nurse IV
Hillcrest Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
04.2017 - 02.2019
Provide direct quality of care to critically ill patients requiring ICU intervention
Take initial burn call referrals and establish the need for immediate transfer or outpatient appointments
Specialized skills in assessing, evaluating, and managing care of burn victims including debridement, cleansing, application of specified burn dressings, and daily dressing changes
Assumes responsibility of managing moderate sedation, titrations of pressure support medications such as Levophed, paralytic medications, pain medications, and all prescribed medications
Assisting physicians in bedside procedures such as endotracheal tube placement, central venous catheter and arterial line insertion, thoracic/chest tube placement, and escharotomy procedures.
Dental assistant
Dr. Randy Fagan, DDS
Broken Arrow, OK
05.2009 - 08.2014
Demonstrate knowledge of dental procedures, materials, instruments, medical terminology and oral health care
Assist in dental procedures by transferring instruments and materials while maintaining a steady and accurate work flow
Setup specified dental procedures establishing a clean work environment
Ensure supplies are available and applicable for use
Educate patient/family on oral care and ways to obtain optimal oral health.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Platt College - Tulsa
Associate of Science - Basic education
Connors State College
Skills
Ability to collaborate with physicians, patient and their families, nurses, therapists, and other members of the patients care team to develop patients care and treatment plan
Good clinical judgment, assessment, and communication skills
Growing knowledge with computer systems and accurate documentation skills
Oklahoma nursing license is active and in good standing
BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS, and Moderate sedation certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse IV
Hillcrest Medical Center
04.2017 - 02.2019
Dental assistant
Dr. Randy Fagan, DDS
05.2009 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Platt College - Tulsa
Associate of Science - Basic education
Connors State College
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