Mary Hunt

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Valley Children's Hospital

Madera, California

08.2002 - Current

Assess the patient's condition and monitor vital signs.
Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in the electronic medical record system.
Educate families throughout in-patient care and for post-discharge planning purposes.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
Participate in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
Monitor ventilator settings and adjust as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
Recognize changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
Develope and maintaine professional relationships with members of the healthcare team, patient, and patient's family.
Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
Advocate for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Provide emotional support to family members during difficult times.