Letha Hammett
Summerville,SC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at MUSC, skilled in triage and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical assessments and effective communication. Offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworker.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MUSC
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and documentation to ensure accurate medical records.
- Preformed triage calls and Collaborated with healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care and support.
- Educated patients on medication management, Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms. and health maintenance strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Conducted thorough assessments, documenting findings to maintain accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently monitoring cardiac telemetry and promptly responding to critical changes.
- Optimized patient outcomes in high-stress scenarios by remaining calm, focused, and utilizing critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Ensured optimal clinical outcomes for cardiac patients through timely identification of potential complications and prompt intervention.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, offering constructive feedback, and celebrating collective achievements.
- Educated patients on medication management and health maintenance strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications to support recovery.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on telemetry protocols and patient care best practices.
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Northern Nevada Medical Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Provided patient-centered care across diverse units, adapting quickly to changing clinical environments.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and effective communication with healthcare team members.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and best practices.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
Education
Associate of Science -
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV05-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Precepting
- Chronic disease management
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
- Call triaging
- Setting up referrals
Accomplishments
Daisy Honoree Award October 2023
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
MUSC
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Northern Nevada Medical Center
09.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
08.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Science -
Western Nevada College
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