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Pam Barrett

Louisville,KY

Summary

Well-qualified nurse with extensive experience in critical care settings, with cross training to various departments giving me the ability to inform patients and families what to expect during their stay. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. My daily goal has always been for my patient to be better than when I started my shift. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Staff Nurse

One Staff Medical Travel
Louisville, KY
10.2022 - Current
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

RN

Kindred Healthcare
Louisville, KY
10.2014 - 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.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

RN

Baptist Healthcare
11.2007 - 03.2014
  • 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • 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.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

RN

Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
10.1984 - 07.2006
  • 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.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

McKendree University, Louisville, KY
06.2004

Associate of Science - ADN

Jefferson Community And Technical College, Louisville, KY
06.1984

Skills

  • Assessment of conscious and unconscious patient
  • Monitor vital signs, manage airway in pot operative patient and critically ill patient requiring mechanical ventilation Interpret blood gases and notify MD of abnormal results Carry out order changes to ventilator settings
  • Assist with central line placement, swan-ganz set up, placement and interpretation of numeric readings
  • Assist with intubation of patient, interpretation of weaning parameters and extubation of patient
  • Management of vasopressor medications to maintain hemodynamic stability
  • Interpretation of daily labs with notification to MD of abnormal values Monitoring intake and output of patient to prevent fluid overload or dehydration
  • Managing patient on CRRT and assisting dialysis nurse with stable blood pressure to optimize fluid amount removed
  • Assist with placement of ICP monitoring and neuro assessments
  • During my 22 years at Norton's I cross trained and worked; oncology, PACU, holding room, cardiac rehab, cath lab, ED, IV therapy, and am comfortable with assisting where ever a need arises

Certification

I have been ACLS certified since 1989 along with BLS since 1984.

NIHSS certification

Timeline

RN Staff Nurse - One Staff Medical Travel
10.2022 - Current
RN - Kindred Healthcare
10.2014 - Current
RN - Baptist Healthcare
11.2007 - 03.2014
RN - Norton Healthcare
10.1984 - 07.2006
McKendree University - Bachelor of Science, BSN
Jefferson Community And Technical College - Associate of Science, ADN

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