PAIGE BAILEY
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, charge nurse role with direct collaboration with physicians and anesthesiologists during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in surgical setting.
Well-rounded and personable nurse determined to give patients superior level of care. Experienced with IVs, blood draws, blood gases, consents for proper procedures, pre/post care, arterial lines, telemetry monitoring, chest tubes, wound vacs, amputations, PCAs and epidural pumps, pain management, nursing report hand off, and discharge instructions with patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHARGE/Registered Nurse Pre/Post HVI
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
02.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Nurse Field Case Manager
Aetna
Bridgeport , WV
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications, appointments, and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse Hospice
United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, WV
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2004
Skills
- Procedure Assistance
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Treatment Preparation
- Accurate Documentation
- Decision Making
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
ACLS
PALS
CPR
IV ULTRASOUND TRAINED
LIFT CHAMPION.
Timeline
CHARGE/Registered Nurse Pre/Post HVI
J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Nurse Field Case Manager
Aetna
05.2019 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse Hospice
United Hospital Center
04.2017 - 01.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Fairmont State University