Rebecca Testerman
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 4+ years experience in Critical Care at Atrium Health Union West and Greater Baltimore Medical Center, specializing in critical care and emergency interventions. Expert in medication and IV administration, patient assessments, and providing compassionate care. Proven ability to lead and educate new nurses, demonstrating exceptional clinical skills and empathy in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Union West
09.2022 - Current
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Charge/Rapid Response RN
- Continuous Infusion Titrations
- CRRT (prismaflex)
- Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
- CVC/Arterial Line
- Mechanical Ventilation
- PleurX Drains
- Chest Tubes
- TNK/TPA Administration
- Wound Care/Wound Vac
- Intraosseous Vascular Access
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Atrium Health Union West
09.2022 - Current
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Harford Community College
- CPR/BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
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