Pamela A Hill
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
IV Therapy Nurse
Steelsmith Natural Health Clinic
05.2021 - Current
- IV insertion and management of infusions, administering vitamin injections, blood draws, administering ozone therapy, assisting in procedures involving Platelet Rich Plasma, and acupuncture
- Office related ordering of supplies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Float Pool/Night
Queens Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Staff- Telemetry/Medical Surgical units. Float pool staff nurse to 15 different areas in the hospital including Motherbaby, Neuro, Cardiac, Trauma and Medical Surgical units.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in telemetry monitored unit.
- Performed hourly rounds on designated floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center, Central Texas Expressway
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Cardiac-Telemetry/Medical Surgical Unit, 83 bed hospital
- Float pool to ICU/ED/Mother Baby unit
- RN dayshift/night shift full time staff floor nurse
- Preceptor to new graduates/new hires
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
University of Virginia Health System
09.2014 - 05.2018
- West- Transplant/Surgical/Urology/ Ortho Trauma unit
- Night shift Charge/staff nurse
- 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.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
RN Staff Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Health System, High-Smith Rainey Specialty Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2014
- LTAC/Telemetry/ICU/Cardiac unit 112 bed general hospital
- Supplemental staff night shift/float pool
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- 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.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Medical/Surgical unit
Wayne Memorial Hospital
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Student Nurse Technician
Erlanger Children’s Hospital
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Assisted patients with mobility by providing physical support and pushing wheelchairs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TNHigh School Diploma -
George Ball High School
Galveston, TXSkills
- Accurate Documentation
- PICC Lines
- Test Interpretations
- Intravenous Infusions
- Patient Care Assessment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Update Electronic Charts
- Temporary Pacemakers
- Interpreting EKGs
- Chest Tubes
- Blood Product Transfusion
Accomplishments
Current Hawaii License- expires June 30, 2025
Current BLS- expires December 2023
PALS- March 2014
ACLS- January 2022
Daisy Award Nominee- Seton Hospital
Associate of the month- August 2019, Seton Hospital
Employee of the month- UVA Hospital
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IV Therapy Nurse
Steelsmith Natural Health Clinic
05.2021 - Current
Float Pool/Night
Queens Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center, Central Texas Expressway
09.2018 - 06.2020
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
University of Virginia Health System
09.2014 - 05.2018
RN Staff Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Health System, High-Smith Rainey Specialty Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2014
Medical/Surgical unit
Wayne Memorial Hospital
07.2003 - 07.2006
Student Nurse Technician
Erlanger Children’s Hospital
08.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
High School Diploma -
George Ball High School
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