RACHEL MINAHAN, RN

ICU, Medical-Surgical, Cardiac Telemetry, and Emergency Department

• Administered PO, IV, IM, subcutaneous, and G-tube medications under RN supervision and performed peripheral IV insertions.
• Monitored respiratory status, oxygen saturation, and changes in patient condition, promptly reporting findings to the supervising RN.
• Assessed sedation levels using RASS and observed patient responses during ventilator weaning.
• Performed CPR during a patient emergency and provided postmortem care.

Medical-Surgical

• Performed focused assessments, administered medications under RN supervision, and reported changes in patient condition.
• Utilized the EHR to review patient information and support clinical care.
• Provided direct bedside care while collaborating with the nursing team to promote patient safety and comfort.

Critical Care • Medical-Surgical

• Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, administered medications under RN supervision, and reported changes in patient condition.
• Provided direct patient care, including feeding assistance, hygiene, repositioning, and mobility support to promote patient comfort and safety.
• Assisted with respiratory and airway care, including tracheostomy suctioning.

• Documented vital signs and blood glucose results in EMR for 48-bed medical-surgical unit to ensure accurate patient monitoring.
• Assisted patients with feeding, hygiene, toileting, and mobility to promote comfort and dignity in daily activities.
• Cared for patients with dementia, psychiatric conditions, and alcohol withdrawal; reported changes to RN.
• Supported fall prevention, purposeful rounding, and monthly unit council quality-improvement meetings.