Lacey Hayes
Guntersville,AL
Summary
At Huntsville Hospital Main, I excelled as a Registered Nurse, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and rigorous infection control measures. My adeptness in patient assessment and emotional intelligence fostered a safe, empathetic environment, significantly contributing to quality patient outcomes and staff mentorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
09.2014 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Medication Distribution
- Lab result interpretation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Procedure preparations
- Staff Supervision
- Emotional Intelligence
- Removing sutures
- Supply Restocking
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital Main
09.2014 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
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