Marcey Strickland
Bearden,AR
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. From Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Technician, and Paramedic, to Registered Nurse. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ouachita County Medical Center
Camden, AR
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and promptly addressing critical needs.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Administered appropriate medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery for improved patient health. Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff. Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated. Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses. Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients. Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
Paramedic
Ouachita County Medical Center
Camden, AR
01.2016 - Current
- - Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions. Administered fluid replacement through IV, IO, and IM to restore fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances. Increased survival rates by promptly identifying life-threatening conditions and initiating appropriate interventions.
- - Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergencies. Maintained patient care, treatment, and medication documentation to ensure accurate and up-to-date clinical records. Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software following regulatory guidelines for billing and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- - Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict protocols for proper lifting techniques, equipment use, and infection control. - Delivered compassionate care to patients with a wide range of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress. Performed advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- - Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines. Performed intubations to secure the airway in patients with respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- - Coordinated with other emergency services personnel, such as police officers and firefighters, during complex incidents for optimal scene management and resource allocation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR06-2022
Paramedicine - Paramedic
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR07-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Office Systems Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech…A.A.S.
Camden, AR2008
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech…A.A.S.
Camden, AR2004
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- IV Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Emergency Care
- ADL Assistance
- Supply Restocking
- Diabetes management
- Patient Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ouachita County Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Ouachita County Medical Center
01.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Paramedicine - Paramedic
South Arkansas Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Office Systems Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech…A.A.S.
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology
Southern Arkansas University Tech…A.A.S.