NIKOLE STEINHAUSEN

• Teamed at trauma one hospital and provided emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
• Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to scrub technicians and surgeons during procedures.
• Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
• Performed post-operative care by moving patients to recovery and monitoring condition.
• Maintained sterile fields by following aseptic techniques and adhering to infection control protocols.
• Prepared patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting surgical sites and positioning patients.
• Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail and successfully managed multiple priorities with critical focus on accuracy and safety.

• Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
• Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
• Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to four patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
• Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

• Provided care to patients with diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, cardiac dysrhythmia, and other conditions.
• Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
• Collaborated with hospitalists to communicate patient's symptoms and any abnormal findings.
• Administered nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
• Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses.
• Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity.
• Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.

• Prepare, issue, store and repair aircrew survival equipment to provide life sustaining assistance in the event of an air/ground emergency.
• Configure KC-135 aircraft with equipment.
• Inspect and maintain Aircrew Flight Equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, floatation devices, night vision goggles, survival kits, chemical biological protective oxygen masks, and other types of AFE and Aircrew Eye/Respiratory Protection Equipment (AERP).
• Managed and scheduled inspections for assigned aircrew flight equipment.
• Coordinated and distributed exposure and contamination control procedures.
• Performed flight line functions including AFE preflight and post flight requirements.
• Issued and maintained Aircrew weapons
• Packed and adjusted flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes and flotation devices for transport.

• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
• Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
• Controls the counting of narcotics, barbiturates, and counter medications and the proper recording.
• Provides for the proper transcription and execution of physical orders.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Deployed Location

• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
• Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.