Natalie Austin
Buckhannon,West Virginia
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over twelve years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual, skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Committed to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
09.2012 - Current
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff from inpatient and outpatient settings to prepare patient for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Monitored and recorded patient's medical history, vital signs, medication administration and test results in Epic.
- Carried out diagnostic testing for nuclear and non nuclear stress tests, tilt table tests and contrast studies for echocardiogram.
- Monitored and educated nursing students on proper care procedures and radiation safety during testing.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Leveraged nursing skills to provide relief assistance to outpatient services department.
- Accessed and managed ports and PICC lines.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Conducted head to toe assessments to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV05-2012
Skills
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Radiation Safety
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Family and Patient Support
- SBAR communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN)- Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing, since 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital
09.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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