Andrea Squires
Union,KY
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with focused experience in Emergency Department settings. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
02.2023 - Current
- Patient care and safety for all patients entering the Emergency department. Trauma alert and trauma stat protocols. Initiate and manage IV lines. Administer medication, perform EKGS, lab draws and use of mobile phlebotomy system. Collection of specimens. Medical screening examination and PIT duties while working alongside providers and other multidisciplinary teams. Blood glucose tests, bladder scans, obtaining vital signs, catheter care, and central monitoring system setup and use. Tracheostomy care and management. Assisting providers with procedures such as pelvic exams, set-up, specimen collection, wound irrigation, ultrasound, wound repairs etc. Splints and temporary casting. Internal and external catheter placement, oxygen therapy management. Skilled in effective communication and collaboration with team members while excelling and staying calm in high stress situations.
Patient Care Technician
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center 3 Ridgeway
Cincinnati, Ohio
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsibilities include patient care and safety for 24 bed medical surgical floor. Answering call lights, aiding RNs with admission and discharge duties, EPIC charting of hourly rounds, intake and output, hygiene, activities of daily living, feeding, blood glucose tests, bladder scans, EKGs. Reassigned to other units in the hospital 4 times per month. Maintain HIPPA and privacy laws to patients’ autonomy, and safety.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Dominion Senior Living
Florence, Kentucky
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisting residents with daily baths, grooming, dental care, bladder functions, preparations for medical tests and exams, ear care, eye care, positioning in and out of bed, and transfers. Providing daily perineal care, catheter care, bathing, pulse, respirations, weight, blood pressure, and any other vital signs necessary. Review and manage daily care plans and maintain safety protocols. Record and report fluid intake and outtake and perform any after-meal resident care as needed. Knowledge of charting and computer skills through Yardi.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
Edgewood, KY
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Nursing assistant for a high volaume 36-patient floor. Provided daily care, support, hygiene as well as any other designated tasks by Nurses. Skills include ambulating patients, charting all information and care during the shift in EPIC, stocking supplies, answering call lights and bed alarms, collecting specimen samples, taking all vitals, blood glucose tests, Foley catheter care, IV pump monitoring, intake and output.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH10-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Northern Kentcuky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky05-2015
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Safety Protocols
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant training program: St. Elizabeth hospital and education program ‘20
- 300-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher, World Peace Yoga ‘18
- Stroke, BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
- EPIC charting knowledge with over 4 years experience.
- Registered Nurse in Ohio and Kentucky compact license.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center 3 Ridgeway
09.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Dominion Senior Living
08.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Northern Kentcuky University