Rachel Hicks
Summary
A seasoned RN with extensive experience, knowledge, and skills in Medical-Surgical, Oncology/Hematology, and Palliative Care. Expert in providing safe and compassionate direct patient care and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patients overall health and wellbeing.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical, Oncology/Hematology
OSU James Cancer Hospital
460 W. 10th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210
09.2016 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, PEG/NG, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Flexibility working in different specialties and environments within the hospital setting-float pull
- Acting as a leader and resource due to wide knowledge base and experience
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Critical thinking skills when caring for both PCU and Medical/Surgical patients
- Balancing workload and managing time wisely with a possibility of being floated to another floor every 4 hours.
- Effective communication especially with the essentials of giving and receiving report only knowing a patient with 2-4 hours of care
RN, Medical-Surgical, Oncology/Hematology
Mount Carmel West Hospital
793 West State St. Columbus, OH 43222
06.2002 - 08.2016
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols and fostering student nurses who are beginning their career.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates
- Balancing patient work load of 7:1/prioritizing care
- Providing support to other staff as charge nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH05-2002
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Documenting/Reporting
- Medication/IV administration
- Blood transfusions
- Peripheral/Line blood draws
- Intake and discharge
- Tele monitoring/EKG's
- BLS/ACLS certified
- PCU certified
- NIH stroke certified
- Chemotherapy certified/administration and monitoring
- Palliative Care/End-of Life awareness
- Critical thinking/Prioritize Care
- Educating patient and family
- Compassionate/Empathetic caregiving
- Resource
- Leader
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical, Oncology/Hematology
OSU James Cancer Hospital
09.2016 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical, Oncology/Hematology
Mount Carmel West Hospital
06.2002 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel College of Nursing