RN
Madison Auster
Minden Medical Center
Minden,LA
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency Department, Cardiac Cath Lab, and critical care specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
6 Years- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Treated plaque buildup within arteries with angioplasty balloon procedures.
- Utilized stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
- Supported physicians throughout introduction of medical devices and vascular closure with collagen plugs and stitches.
- Performed fractional flow reserve tests to measure blood pressure and diagnose severity of restriction at blocked areas within arteries.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Emergency Department RN
2 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
3 Years 4 Months- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Emergency Department RN
1 Year 6 Months- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Emergency Response
Sheath Removal
Sterile Scrubbing
Operational Procedures
Administer Medication
Standards Administration
Implantable Pacemakers
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
IV Administration
Emergency Diagnostics
Patient Care
Radiation Safety
Patient Care Assessment
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Minden Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
Emergency Department RN
Minden Medical Center
10.2018 - 11.2020
Travel Nurse, Emergency Department
American Mobile Travel Nursing
01.2015 - 05.2018
Emergency Department RN
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
06.2013 - 12.2014
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Nursing from Nursing