Priscille Lovato
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a robust background in critical care and medical-surgical nursing at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. I excel at team work, clinical skills and time management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
04.2021 - Current
- Handle central lines, midlines, PICC lines and feeding tubes..
- Assist physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration.
- Demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Improve patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Reduce patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Manage ventilator settings according to physician orders.
- Increase family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and communicate to physician or the next in the chain of command in a timely manner.
- Train and coach new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Manage patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Prioritize tasks during high-stress situations, leading to better overall performance of the ICU team.
- Proficient in the use of Epic.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
French Tutor
Hawaii Pacific University
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Implemented interactive activities to reinforce grammar concepts and vocabulary acquisition in an enjoyable way.
- Increased student confidence in speaking French through engaging conversation practice and targeted feedback.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with patience, empathy, and encouragement for students at all skill levels.
- Enhanced language proficiency by providing personalized, one-on-one tutoring sessions for students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05-2019
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Maui
Kahului, HI01-2015
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of Yaounde I
Yaounde, Cameroon06-2014
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Neurological monitoring
- Respiratory maintenance
- Advanced life support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Endotracheal intubation
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Family support
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced cardiac life support
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
09.2019 - 01.2020
French Tutor
Hawaii Pacific University
01.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Maui
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of Yaounde I
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