Patricia Hiltzman
Oxford
Summary
Expert Registered Nurse, highly trained in intensive care procedures and patient treatments. Competent in ventilator support, wound care and assisted feeding. Equipped to handle needs of critically ill patients and skilled in training junior staff in care standards and safety protocols.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kansas Heart Hospital
06.2007 - Current
- Dates of employment June 2007- June 2013, March 2015- Current
- Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Charge Nurse
- Rapid Response Team
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surgicare Of Wichita
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Provided as needed staffing support and overnight patient care and monitoring
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wesley Medical Center HCA
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- 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.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lafayette Regional Health Center
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emergency care at a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
El Dorado, KS05-2005
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - LPN
Wichita Area Vocational College
Wichita, KS05-1995
High School Diploma -
Sierra Joint Union High School
Tollhouse, CASkills
- Metabolic function monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Renal function management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Charge Nurse
- Rapid Response
- Basic Life Support
- ECG
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Kansas State Board of Nursing, 13-95772-041, Exp 4/30/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Surgicare Of Wichita
06.2016 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wesley Medical Center HCA
01.2015 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lafayette Regional Health Center
02.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Kansas Heart Hospital
06.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree - LPN
Wichita Area Vocational College
High School Diploma -
Sierra Joint Union High School
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