Matthew Vess
Benbrook,TX
Summary
Adept Pediatric Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cook Children's Medical Center, specializing in pediatric nursing care and family education. Excelled in administering effective pain management and fostering therapeutic relationships, significantly enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction. Demonstrated exceptional ability in emergency care and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Seeking career advancement by pursuing education for Advance Practice Registered Nurse in a psychiatric setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Educate Parents and other family members about their child's disease process and home care in order to aid in patient recovery once discharged.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately according to age and weight, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Enhanced patient and family experience during the hospitalization with compassion and therapeutic communication.
- Timely and thorough communication with members of the interdisciplinary team including Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Child Life, and Social Work.
- Conducted thorough physical assessments frequently in order to identify potential concerns before they developed into an emergency.
- Educate nursing students and nurse residents in all aspects of pediatric nursing as a preceptor or unit guide.
Nurse Resident
Parkland Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Learn and improve upon nursing skills learned in school by providing skilled nursing care in a residency program in the Emergency Specialty Services residency.
- Enhanced clinical skills through participation in ongoing education opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and assigned e-learning.
- Enhanced communication between the healthcare team and patients, ensuring timely interventions and improved treatment plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless transitions of care for patients in a fast pace environment.
- Provide Therapeutic communication with patients to assist in their mental well-being during their hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
McMurry University
Abilene, TX08.2019
Skills
- Pain Management
- Seizure Management
- Asthma Management
- Infection Control
- Care Plan Development
- Pediatric nursing care
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Family Education
- Behavioral Management
- Emergency Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Care Assessment
Accomplishments
- Frequently recognized in unit Press Ganey surveys by patient's families.
- Daisy nominated.
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Cook Children's Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Resident
Parkland Memorial Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
McMurry University