Larah Hughes
Cabot
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 6+ years of experience providing high-quality care to a diverse cardiac patient population. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in fast-paced environments. Experienced in training and mentoring new nurses and nursing students while fostering a supportive and collaborative team atmosphere. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock
07.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, improving communication across departments.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, promoting proactive engagement in treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR06.2019
Skills
- Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Medication and IV administration
- Pharmacology (cardiac medications)
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Cardiac care
- Patient and family education
- Precepting
- Team coordination
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse (CMSRN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Baptist Health Medical Center
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock