Priscilla Donahue, RN
Columbia,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed and monitored patient's vital signs, condition and response to treatments.
- Interpreted medical orders from physicians, documented care plans and administered medications.
- Managed IV lines, wound care, tracheostomy care and other critical care procedures.
- Performed physical assessments of critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress throughout their stay in the ICU.
- Initiated life sustaining measures when indicated such as CPR or defibrillation per protocol guidelines.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to manage complex medical cases requiring immediate attention.
- Facilitated communication between the multidisciplinary team members both verbally and written form.
- Documented pertinent information related to the patient's diagnosis, treatment plan and progress notes.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Maintained records, prepared reports and served on special committees.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Assessed patient's condition and monitored vital signs.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed intubations, chest tube insertions, central line placements, and arterial line placements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary teams throughout hospital departments.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05-2018
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment And Treatment
- Patient Care Implementation
- Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
Languages
Portuguese
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center
09.2019 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nashville State Community College
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