Macie Spencer
Lakeland,US
Summary
Compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced registered nurse specializing in critical care. Equipped with multifaceted professional and personal experiences, I possess a unique ability to provide holistic care to patients and their families. With a strong emphasis on empathy and understanding, I am dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare to patients in my community. Currently seeking opportunities to further education and gain new experiences, aiming to expand professional scope and make a meaningful impact in the nursing field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Critical Access
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Utilizing critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improving patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managing challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advising patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Assisting in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse - Midcity Specialty Center
Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed patient care by preparing patients for outpatient vascular procedures
- Verified that preadmit testing has been completed and results are reported to vascular surgeon or anesthesia team for patient to be cleared for surgery
- Obtained surgical and anesthesia consent prior to surgery
- Drew labs, starting intravenous therapy, and managing drug therapy per physician’s orders or protocol
- Ensured vitals and labs are within normal limits and report abnormal findings to physician prior to procedure
- Maintained airway, monitoring vitals, and observing surgical site and pain levels post operatively
- Ensuring patient safety until stable and ready for discharge per protocol
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided prompt and specialized assessments and care for critical patients
- Planned and implemented care specialized for patients with various conditions.
- Advocated for patients and respected their right to receive exceptional healthcare.
- Responded to life-saving situations while using nursing standards and protocol for treatment.
- Utilized and managed various complex equipment, such as ventilators and dialysis machines, to assist in the care of critically ill patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Managed stressors associated with working in an intensive care setting while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
- Contributed to the development of quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety measures within the ICU setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2016
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking abilities with excellent patient care and rapport
- Knowledge and experience with Adult and Pediatric patients and acute and/or chronic illnesses associated
- Application of skills focused on care with multifaceted disease processes and need for wellness
- Passionate commitment to increasing the health of both patients and people in the community holistically
- Excellent clinical judgement skills and experience in preoperative, postoperative, intraoperative, critical care, emergency management, medical-surgical, and telemetry settings
- Knowledgeable mentor and preceptor to newly hired nurses
Certification
- Louisiana Registered Nurse License RN152177
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Acute Care Life Support expires
- BLS - Basic Life Support expires
References
Valerie Jarreau, RN, Chief Nursing Officer
vjarreau@pcgh.org
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
Stacey Frosch, RN, Nurse Manager
Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center
stacey.frosch@brgeneral.org
(225)328-0542
Jobe Nasca, RN, Director of Nursing
Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center
JobeN.Nasca@brgeneral.org
(225)953-5623
(225)718-0647
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Midcity Specialty Center
Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit
Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse - Critical Access
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
- Louisiana Registered Nurse License RN152177
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Acute Care Life Support expires
- BLS - Basic Life Support expires
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