Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2005 - Current
Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in critically ill patients' condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administer and titrate vasoactive medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Monitor medical equipment and devices including cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery devices, pressure lines and transducers
Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Set up and run Renal Replacement therapies
Assist physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
Registered Nurse
Private Duty Home Health Nursing
04.2015 - 05.2018
Total care of quadriplegic patient in home, including daily living activities, medication administration and physical assessment
Registered Nurse
Roper St. Francis
05.2003 - 03.2005
Provided direct patient care on telemetry unit; stabilized patients post heart catheterization and determined next course of action.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Patient Care Technician
Roper St. Francis
06.2002 - 05.2003
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
CANDY STRIPER at Medical University Of South Carolina Health Florence Medical CenterCANDY STRIPER at Medical University Of South Carolina Health Florence Medical Center