LACY RUSSELL RN, BSN
Farmington,NM
Summary
Experienced nurse with 3 years of dedicated patient care in the fast-paced Emergency Room (ER) setting, while maintaining a strong passion for women's health. Proficient in using technology and computers to support remote healthcare services. Recognized for delivering excellent patient care and ensuring compassionate, patient-centered experiences in high-stress environments. Actively seeking opportunities to combine ER expertise with a focus on women's health in remote healthcare roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Fostered professional collaboration and participation of staff in decisions affecting patient care and practice environment.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Registered Nurse
Four Corners Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
LPN
Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Farmington Family Practice
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Receive written prescription or re ll requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Establish or maintain patient pro les, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Prepack bulk medicines, ll bottles with prescribed medications, and type and a x labels.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
- Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods.
- Price and le prescriptions that have been lled.
- Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
- Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
- Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques.
- Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
- Supply and monitor robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers and label the containers.
- Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
Pharmacy Technician
Sam’s Club Pharmacy
Farmington , NM
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Mancos, CO 05.2021
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Management
- Patient Assessments
- Dementia Knowledge
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Direct Patient Care
- Detail-oriented
- Intravenous therapy
- Collecting vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Telephone Etiquette
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Data Input
- Electronic Charting
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- Infection Control Procedures
- Administer Medication
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Emergency Situations
- Pain Management Techniques
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Acute Illness
- IV Line Administration
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Four Corners Ambulatory Surgery Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
ER Registered Nurse
San Juan Regional Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
LPN
Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 06.2021
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Farmington Family Practice
12.2018 - 08.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Sam’s Club Pharmacy
02.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College