Makenna Loucks
East Branch
Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical and emergency response experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Delaware Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills when assessing complex medical situations and determining appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05.2023
Skills
- Family Education
- Patient Education
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical Judgment
- Disease Prevention
- Medication Administration
- Health Promotion
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Safety
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Delaware Valley Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hartwick College
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