Thea Bell-Metereau
Asheville,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Registered Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and effective communication skills promote compliance and best practices. Dedicated to patient safety and willing to learn more in-depth about infection prevention.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Trauma ICU - Nursing Unit Supervisor
Mission Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Responsible for scheduling and assigning RNs to patients, overseeing daily workflow as well as long-term goals of the unit and staff
- Care for critically ill patients who require management of artic sun temperature management system, external ventricular drains, caminos, and mass transfusion protocol
- Communicate with physicians to provide condition updates, modify treatments as needed, and establish goals of care
- Follow standing protocols to titrate multiple critical care drips to achieve the desired effect
- Served as resource for staff, patients, and family members, completing necessary daily and weekly unit requirements, etc.
Trauma Care Unit - RN
Mission Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Frequent assessments and prioritization of patient care based on acuity and extent of physical and neurologic damage present
- Interdisciplinary communication with all members of the healthcare team regarding patients’ status
- Reposition and care for patients with unstable fractures requiring external fixation, pin care and C spine precautions and log rolls
Progressive Care Unit - RN
Pardee Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Responsible for assessments of patients regarding physical and mental status, progression of improvement or deterioration as well as proper administration, titration, and discontinuation of IV medications and drips
- Regular utilization of knowledge in reading telemetry strips, interpreting lab values, and taking appropriate steps to inform the healthcare team
- Providing ongoing education, support, and care from admission until discharge to patients and family members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC 08.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville05.2016
Skills
- Magnet Champion
- Daisy Award Recipient 2018
Timeline
Surgical Trauma ICU - Nursing Unit Supervisor
Mission Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Trauma Care Unit - RN
Mission Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2020
Progressive Care Unit - RN
Pardee Hospital
06.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
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