Lena Phylicia Adams
Catlettsburg,KY
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
2024.07 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency room setting, ensuring timely and accurate assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients
- Administered medications, performed procedures, and implemented interventions as ordered by physicians to stabilize patients' conditions
- Documented all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, medications administered, and response to treatments accurately in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergent situations such as cardiac arrests or trauma incidents by initiating appropriate life-saving measures
- Coordinated transfer of stable patients from the ER unit to other departments within the hospital for further evaluation/treatment
- Assisted physicians during various medical procedures such as intubation, central line placement, wound suturing etc., ensuring a sterile environment and patient comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Documented patient conditions accurately in electronic health records.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes across diverse populations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Led initiatives to improve workflow efficiency within nursing department operations.
- 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
PCT
King's Daughters Medical Center
2020.06 - 2024.07
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety during treatments.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel promptly for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, contributing to a sterile environment.
- Educated patients on post-care instructions, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
- Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ohio2024-05
Skills
- HIPAA
- Neonatal resuscitation procedures
- Critical care (emergency response procedures)
- Procedural Sedation
- Hospital experience
- Nasogastric (NG) Tube Insertion
- Intake
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Patient care
- Ostomy care
- Discharge planning
- Experience administering injections
- Aseptic technique
- Patient assessment
- RN experience - RN experience (Less than 2 years)
- Emergency medicine
- Emergency Response (Code Blue Rapid Response)
- Catheter care
- Medication administration
- Telemetry
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Working with adult populations
- Blood transfusion
- Epic
- Basic life support
- Medical terminology
- Emergency room experience
- IV insertion
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Pediatrics
- Geriatrics
- Vital signs
- Nursing
- Critical care transport
- Medical records
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Performing EKG
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- TNCC Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
King's Daughters Medical Center
2024.07 - Current
PCT
King's Daughters Medical Center
2020.06 - 2024.07
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References provided upon request.