Olivia Shriver
Waynesburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at WVUH, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Recognized for mentoring new staff and achieving high patient satisfaction scores by fostering effective communication and teamwork. ACLS certified and skilled in telemetry monitoring.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WVUH
05.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and disease prevention strategies effectively.
- Assisted in the training of new nurses on best practices and hospital policies enhancing team competence.
- Performed thorough assessments to identify patient needs, contributing to improved care outcomes consistently.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plans efficiently.
- Implemented infection control measures resulting in enhanced safety standards within the unit environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Clinical Associate
WVUH
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Exceeded quality assurance goals with diligent attention to accuracy in the completion of all documentation related to patient care activities.
- Provided high-quality patient care by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on clinical best practices through continuous professional development.
- Served as a mentor for new Clinical Associates joining the team – providing guidance on departmental policies/procedures and sharing clinical expertise.
- Promoted a positive environment with excellent communication skills, teamwork initiatives, and attention to detail.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through empathetic listening and compassionate bedside manner during consultations.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- NIHSS certification
- LVAD and heart transplant trained
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Lab result interpretation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WVUH
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Associate
WVUH
07.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Waynesburg University