MASSACHUSETTE ATKINS
Hohenwald,TN
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment. Flexible, ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Float ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia, TN
06.2024 - Current
RN Float Pool ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia, TN
11.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Thomas Specialty Surgery Hospital
Nashville, TN
10.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Saint Paul, MN
09.2022 - 09.2022
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
MELROSE , MA
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ED
Lovelace Women's Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
03.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
Interfaith Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
SnapNurse
Eureka, CA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans and observations.
- Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
- Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing
Beaumont, TX
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia, TN
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Managed all facets of critical care including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Provided direct care in critical care units, including surgical, cardiac, and neurological units.
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed patients upon admission and throughout each shift to quickly spot and respond to life-threatening concerns.
ED Staff Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
Columbia, TN
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns.
- Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Buffalo Valley
Hohenwald, TN
04.2014 - 02.2018
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lewis County Nursing and Rehab
Hohenwald, TN
01.2008 - 05.2013
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN12.2017
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald
Hohenwald, TN09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mindanao State University
General Santos City, Philippines 04.2005
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Tracheostomy, Colostomy, Gastrostomy care familiarity
- Patient Care
- IV drug therapy management
- SBAR communication
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Family and patient support
- Taking vitals
- Long-Term Care experience
- Critical care experience
- Life-sustaining machines
- Bi-lingual in English and Filipino
- Cerner, EPIC and Meditech charting experience
- ER experience
- Follow-up calls
- Patient discharging
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- BLS, PALS, NIHSS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Seizure management
- Culturally sensitive
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Ventilator care
- Diabetes management
- PPE use
License
Multistate TN RN license #227800
Issued: 02/24/2018
Expiration: 12/31/2024
Michigan RN License # 4704396777
Expiration date : 09/22/2024
Minnesota RN license # 2501462
Expiration date : 12/31/2024
New York RN license # 853777
Expiration: 07/31/2025
Timeline
RN Float ICU/Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
06.2024 - Current
RN Float Pool ICU/ER Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
11.2022 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Thomas Specialty Surgery Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Melrose Wakefield Hospital
07.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ED
Lovelace Women's Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ER
Interfaith Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
SnapNurse
10.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Krucial Staffing
08.2021 - 09.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
ED Staff Registered Nurse
Maury Regional Hospital
12.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Buffalo Valley
04.2014 - 02.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lewis County Nursing and Rehab
01.2008 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Columbia State Community College
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Hohenwald
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mindanao State University