Rikki Love
Kings Mountain,United States
Summary
Achieved improved patient care outcomes through effective nursing leadership and advocacy in a critical care setting for 10 years. Enhanced unit functionality by strategically delegating tasks to meet operational needs. Co-chaired the housewide shared governance committee, driving impactful changes within the hospital. Created an educational binder that significantly improved the onboarding process for new nurses. Successfully hosted fundraising initiatives for the American Walk Society, contributing to community health efforts. Honored with the Team Staff Award and two Good Catch Awards for outstanding contributions as a nursing assistant.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Caromont Regional Medical Center-PICU/IMCU
06.2021 - Current
- Provide care to patients on a critical care unit. Ages ranging from 18 to 80+. Ratio anywhere from 2-4:1.
- Titrate drips such as insulin, cardene, cardizem, levophed, amiodarone, dopamine, precedex. Administer blood products dopamine, milrionine. All on a monitored unit.
- Provide direct patient care to patients with respiratory failure, heart failure and similar heart related concerns. Care for a number of withdrawal patients.
- Charge Nurse over a twenty-six bed unit. Oversee 9 nurses 2-3 techs per day with task delegation bed assignees and productivity.
PCA/UCC
Caromont Regional Medical Center-PICU
06.2016 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care for up to twelve patients.
- Assisted in daily living activities such as, bathing, transferring, walking, eating, and more.
- Secretary of the unit. Assisted charge nurse in discharges such as scheduling appointments for patients. Answering and transferring calls on the unit. As well as monitoring heart monitors and alerting nurses of any changes in vitals or rhythms.
Education
Bachelor's in Nursing - undefined
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2023
Associate's in Nursing - undefined
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05.2021
Skills
- Directed medication and IV administration processes to optimize patient outcomes Championed direct patient care initiatives through comprehensive assessments Maintained meticulous documentation and charting practices to support clinical decisions Led patient assessment efforts to develop tailored care strategies Fostered patient education and counseling programs to empower individuals Advocated for patient and family needs within the healthcare system Implemented robust infection control measures to enhance patient safety Monitored patient conditions with a focus on early intervention Managed IV setup and administration with precision Cultivated a professional bedside manner to enhance patient experiences Coordinated patient management strategies across multidisciplinary teams Supervised patient discharge planning to ensure continuity of care Mentored nursing staff to elevate clinical practice standards Guided telemetry monitoring efforts to support critical care Spearheaded nursing leadership initiatives to improve team performance
Certification
ACLS/BLS certified
NIH Stroke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Caromont Regional Medical Center-PICU/IMCU
06.2021 - Current
PCA/UCC
Caromont Regional Medical Center-PICU
06.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor's in Nursing - undefined
Western Carolina University
Associate's in Nursing - undefined
Gaston College