Lee Kidd
Registered Nurse
Douglas,GA
Summary
Quick-thinking Staff Nurse, ER with strong medical knowledge and 5 years of providing high-quality medical support in emergency rooms. Skilled in triage, treatment and patient education. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored and continually recorded progress for up to 6 patients per shift.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, advanced cardiopulmonary support, and helped manage treatment plans with acute and chronic disease processes.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Jesup, GA
06.2020 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Administered first aid treatment and life support to care for sick or injured individuals.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Monitored patients' comfort and safety during examinations and tests to alert physicians of abnormalities and changes in patient response.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room
Jeff Davis Hospital
Hazlehurst, GA
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
- Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Georgia State College
Douglas 05.2019 - 12.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Douglas 08.2014 - 12.2016
Skills
Intravenous therapy
undefinedCertification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wayne Memorial Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room
Wayne Memorial Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
South Georgia State College
05.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room
Jeff Davis Hospital
04.2018 - 06.2020
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
08.2014 - 12.2016
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