Quentin Hancock

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

UK Healthcare

Lexington, KY

07.2017 - Current

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.