Misty Muirhead
Vicksburg,MS
Summary
With a robust background at Copiah County Medical Center, I excel in delivering patient-centered care and leading nursing teams towards excellence. My expertise in medication administration and fostering patient and family advocacy has significantly improved patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical judgment and compassionate communication, I've driven initiatives that enhanced nursing satisfaction and patient care standards.
Competent Desired Position with robust background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and contribute to life-saving interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in patient assessment and trauma response.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Copiah County Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Paramedic
Vicksburg Fire Department
05.2018 - 11.2023
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2005 - 09.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05.2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg, MS07.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg, MS07.2005
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Physical assessments
- Patient care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Vaccine administration
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- Medical assessment
- Personal care needs
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emotional awareness
- Administering immunizations
- Health screening
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Managing deadlines
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Copiah County Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Vicksburg Fire Department
05.2018 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
09.2005 - 09.2017
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
Emergency Medical Technician -
Holmes Community College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Hinds Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hinds Community College
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