Mashayla Cottingham
HELENA,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worK ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant/Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
02.2021 - Current
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
- Assisted with preparation of supplies, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures as necessary.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Assisted surgeons in the operating room by providing sterile instruments and supplies.
- Assisted surgeons with instruments and other supplies during operations.
Trauma/Burn ICU Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
02.2016 - 02.2021
- Performed bedside procedures, including intubation, central line placement, arterial lines, chest tubes and wound care.
- Helped coordinate discharge planning activities for patients leaving the unit after stabilization from trauma-related injuries.
- Actively participated in daily interdisciplinary rounds with team members discussing pertinent information related to patient progress towards goals.
- Provided emotional support for family members during end-of-life situations.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plan of care for each patient based on their medical history and current condition.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist South Medical Center
Montgomery, AL
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions and revised plan of care accordingly.
- Developed positive relationships with patients to ensure quality holistic care was provided throughout the hospital stay.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2014
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Surgical Assistance
- Decision-Making
Certification
- BLS
- AORN 7/2021
- CITI IRB
Timeline
Transplant/Operating Room Registered Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Trauma/Burn ICU Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist South Medical Center
02.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Troy University
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