Montoya Trezevant
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
Compassionate intensive care registered nurse with several years of experience tending to the facility's most indigent patients. Cares for patients throughout treatment and recovery, meeting needs and promoting awareness and resolution of conditions. Communicates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate efficient and high-quality patient care. Dedicated healthcare team member with 12 years of direct patient care experience. Devoted healthcare professional supporting total health.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
Memphis, TN
09.2022 - Current
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for medically stable patients prior to transfer out of ICU.
- Conducted daily rounds with multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to patient safety or process improvement projects.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and other documentation within the Electronic Health Record.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases or present case studies.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services or specialty consultations as needed.
- Instructed new nurses on unit policies, procedures, equipment usage, medication administration.
- Performed assessments of patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status updates.
- Adhered to infection control measures such as hand hygiene compliance monitoring.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored ventilator alarms per protocol.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented changes in patients' conditions.
- Educated families on proper care techniques and post-discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
- Ensured that all nursing interventions were completed according to physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to guide clinical decision making processes.
- Provided education to medical staff on ICU protocols and best practices for treating critically ill patients.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trezevant Episcopal Home
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2017 - Current
- Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure
- Charted medication administration and nursing care provided to document patient progress or report changes in condition
- Observed all HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily
- Used Matrix EMR software to record and update patient medical charts
- Collected biological samples and prepared for lab testing
- Ordered diagnostic imaging or other tests according to physicians' orders
- Recorded patient fluid and food intakes and outputs and monitored overall wellness to report changes in condition
- Implemented existing policies and procedures and utilized written standards
- Applied understanding of therapeutic processes by intervening on behalf of patients to resolve problems
- Displayed effective communication skills in initiating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients
- Documented all changes in patient conditions and worked with RN to create care plans
- Administered immunizations in alignment with required schedules and organizational standards
- Treated and dressed open wounds and provided proactive follow-up care to monitor progress and change dressings
- Cared for admitted patients, including fluid administration, wound care, and those infected with Covid-19
- Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior
- Responded appropriately to family members when discussing patient care and instructions for discharge
- Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan
- Trained and mentored nursing students, orderlies, and new healthcare team members in organizational policies and standards of care
- Provided input to support patient care plan development and monitored implementation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trezevant Episcopal Home
Memphis, Tennessee
04.2013 - 11.2017
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds
- Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and toilet paper
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
Certified Nursing Assistant
At Home Healthcare
Bartlett, Tennessee
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities
- Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature
- Performed housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms, cooking meals, doing laundry, and changing sheets on beds
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted family and agency to emergency situations
- Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information
- Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and toilet paper
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted family and agency to deterioration in patient conditions
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Memphis
Skills
- Patient relationship building
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs
- Family communication
- Patient assessments
- Patient evaluations
- Matrix EMR software
- HIPAA protocols
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Patient education
- Update electronic charts
- Monitor IV fluids
- Observe patients
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene support
- Care plans
- Discharge Planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Seizure Management
- Ventilator management
- Family Communication
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Chest Tube Management
- Central Line Management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Enteral Feeding
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Family Support
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Emergency Interventions
- Documentation And Reporting
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Pain Management
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Pulmonary Assessments
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nominee 2023
Certification
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Trezevant Episcopal Home
11.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trezevant Episcopal Home
04.2013 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
At Home Healthcare
11.2012 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Tennessee College of Applied Technology- Memphis