Matthew Locklear
Pembroke
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive Emergency Room and procedural experience excelling in critical care management and patient education. Proven ability to streamline medication administration processes, enhancing safety and accuracy. Strong leadership skills foster collaborative environments, while adept at complex problem-solving to optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hope Health Family Practice
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-treatment care.
- Conducted routine assessments, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record systems to ensure compliance.
- Supported new staff training, fostering a collaborative environment for optimal patient care delivery.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Womack Army Medical Center
11.2015 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to medical staff.
- Provided compassionate care, ensuring comfort and emotional support for patients and families during emergencies.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing treatment based on severity of conditions in fast-paced settings.
- Educated patients on health management post-discharge, enhancing understanding of follow-up care requirements.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and stay updated with best practices in emergency care.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Prevented potential medication errors by diligently verifying orders, double-checking dosages, and administering medications according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
- Streamlined emergency department operations, reducing supply waste and optimizing resource use.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
- Enhanced community health awareness by participating in public education programs related to emergency preparedness.
- Reduced patient wait times with efficient triage processes.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC05-2013
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care and critical care management
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Complex Problem-solving
- Diabetes/Insulin management assistance and education
- Procedure preparations
- HRT pellet insertion
- Laser/IPL hair removal
- Suture placement and removal
Accomplishments
-Procured 5 separate Command acknowledgment coins from WAMC, 82nd Airborne command, 3rd Group Special Forces command, Special Forces Austere Training Program, and 18B outstanding medic training Instructor/Preceptor while working in the ER and associated commands at Fort Bragg.
-Southeastern Health Emergency Room Nurse of the Year
Certification
-BLS
-ACLS
-PALS
-TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hope Health Family Practice
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Womack Army Medical Center
11.2015 - 11.2024
Associate of Science -
Associate of Science - Nursing
Robeson Community College