Rachel Sumner
Cottonwood Heights
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in critical care management and effective communication. Known for adaptability in high-pressure environments, successfully leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and safety measures while mentoring and training nursing staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Salt Lake City
03.2021 - Current
- Supervise nursing staff and coordinate patient care in a high-acuity environment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety measures.
- Assist physicians during medical procedures, including intubations, central line insertions and chest tube placements.
- Serve as a mentor for newly hired nurses by providing guidance on policies and procedures specific to ICU setting.
- Monitor patient conditions and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Review and maintain accurate patient records in electronic health systems.
- Prioritize tasks according to urgency of need while managing multiple cases simultaneously.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
- Act as an advocate for patient rights while providing support, education and resources to families and caregivers regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Develop and maintain professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
CVICU Charge Nurse
Jordan Valley Hospital
West Jordan
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Code Blue and Rapid Response team member
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges for smooth operational flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions to inform treatment adjustments.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Westminster College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Adaptability
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- CRRT
- Ventilator management
- Ultrasound IV placement
- Open Heart Nurse Certified
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient safety
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical care management
- Patient education
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Staff education
- Clinical judgment
- ACLS/BLS
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
CVICU Charge Nurse
Jordan Valley Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Westminster College