Louis Assaro
Clarksburg,WV
Summary
Driven nursing professional with 5 years of experience in telemetry/stepdown unit, enthusiastic to develop new nursing skills and work in a higher acuity environment. Talented at delivering high quality patient care through conducting patient assessments, communicating with multidisciplinary team, and implementing prescribed orders to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, WV
10.2019 - Current
- Administer and titrate continuous cardiac drips, including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Nitroglycerin.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations, utilizing advanced life-saving skills when needed, and participating in CODE BLUEs.
- Provided care to COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic.
- Communicate with members of the healthcare team.
- Verify proper medication dosage and timing, ensuring safe administration.
- Educate patients on their medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols, including isolation precautions.
- Assess and monitor patient health conditions. This includes vital signs, neuro checks, monitoring telemetry, and respiratory status.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH05-2019
Skills
- Telemetry and step-down unit experience
- Infection control practices, including enhanced droplet isolation for COVID patients
- Wound dressings, including ostomies,
- Experience with electronic medical records with EPIC
- Providing culturally sensitive care
- Medical assessments, including frequent neuro, cardio, and respiratory checks
- Creating individualized care plans
- Caring of gastrostomy tubes and feedings
Certification
- RN license - 103134
- ACLS - expires 08/22/2025
Timeline
Nurse
United Hospital Center
10.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Belmont College
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