Hi, I’m
Olivia Barnes
Albion,NE
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering three and a half years of cardiovascular clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Compassionate, hardworking, and time efficient leader. Ready to assist the team and help grow our future nurses.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Wesley Medical Center
Cardiac Progressive Care Nurse
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care for pre and post-op CABG, thoracic surgery, post heart cath, STEMI, congestive heart failure, pacemakers, TAVR, Watchmen procedure, etc.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections; Monitored and managed critical drips; monitored vital signs, heart rhythms, and labs.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Berry College
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
08.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, offering support and guidance for professional development.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments
- Graded clinical paperwork and provided feedback to help better understand concepts and improve in critical thinking skills
- Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies to effectively convey complex nursing concepts.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help boost student learning and provided hands-on guidance during nursing procedures.
AdventHealth Redmond
Cardiovascular Nurse
02.2021 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Assisting in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, coronary artery disease, cardiac dysrhythmia, congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, and renal failure.
- Conducting initial head-to-toe assessments, documenting findings in patient records and notifying physicians of abnormal findings.
- Providing patient care with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Completing dressing changes and wound care on cardiothoracic patients as well as vascular surgery patients
- Administering PO and IV medications, critical drips, IV fluids, and blood as needed
- Coordinating plan of care with case management, charge nurse, and treatment team
- Enhanced performance of junior nurses through training and evaluations.
SOFHA Walk-in Clinic
Front Desk Receptionist
03.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process
- Answered and directed patient phone calls to the treatment team
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers
- Collected office visit payments and spoke with insurance companies
Johnson City Medical Center
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
08.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Obtained vital signs; notified RN of vital signs not WNL
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Performed hygiene care, perineal care, and repositioning
- Assisted RN's with patient's daily activities of living including dressing, grooming, and ambulating
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Bachelor's degree from Nursing
12.2020
Skills
- 35 years of hospital experience
- Cardiothoracic post-op care and vascular post-op care
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Caring for dialysis patients
- Respiratory Failure/ pulmonary conditions
- Medication Administration
- Medical assessments and vital signs- obtaining, observing, treating
- Interpreting EKGs and monitoring Telemetry
- Maintaining critical drips and IV Administration
- Wound care
- Foley catheter- insertion, monitoring, and removing
- Chest Tube Management
- IV insertion and removal; Central Line dressing changes and removal
- PEG tube feedings and medication administration
- NG tube insertion, care, and medication administration
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Oxygen administration- nasal cannula, high flow, non-rebreather, venturi mask, BiPAP, and CPAP
- Precepting nursing students and new graduates
- Charge nurse responsibilities
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
- EPIC Super User Trainer
Timeline
Cardiac Progressive Care Nurse
Wesley Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Berry College
08.2023 - 12.2023
Cardiovascular Nurse
AdventHealth Redmond
02.2021 - 12.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
SOFHA Walk-in Clinic
03.2019 - 08.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Johnson City Medical Center
08.2018 - 01.2019
- ACLS
- BLS
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor's degree from Nursing
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