Paige Cockrum
Madison,AL
Summary
Registered healthcare professional with strong background in critical care environments, equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs. Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients'' families on ICU procedures, treatment options, and disease processes to enhance understanding and involvement in decision-making processes.
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Providing emotional support and assisting patients with basic needs such as dietary intake, grooming, and personal hygiene
- Maintaining close communication with the patient's healthcare team and family.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
Education
B.S - Nursing
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05.2023
Associates Degree - Sciences
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Owensboro, KY05.2020
Associates Degree - Arts
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Owensboro, KY05.2020
Skills
- American Heart Association ACLS
- American Heart Association BLS
- Patient advocacy
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation and reporting
- Central line management
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Huntsville Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2023
Associates Degree - Sciences
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Associates Degree - Arts
Owensboro Community & Technical College
B.S - Nursing
University of Evansville
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