Dedicated critical care nurse skilled in patient assessment, IV therapy management, and compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient safety and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia, South Carolina
02.2004 - Current
Give professional care to patients according to Best Practice, Scope of Practice, and Critical Thinking Skills.
Perform comprehensive head to toe assessment on critically ill patients
Recognize subtle changes in patient status, notify the doctor, and treat appropriately per the doctor's orders
Administered medications and treatments per established protocols and physician orders
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive patient care plans
Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes
Provided education and support to patients and families regarding care procedures
Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options
Provide emotional support to patients and family members during difficult times
Education
Associate in Health Science in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
12-2003
Diploma in Nursing (PN) - Practical Nursing
Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
12-1994
Skills
Licensed RN
Critical care nursing
Patient assessment
Patient care
IV therapy management
Medication administration documentation
Advanced cardiac life support
Patient safety protocols
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Epic EHR Charting
Family advocacy
Compassionate care
Accomplishments
Award of Excellence-April 2014
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lexington Medical Center
02.2004 - Current
Associate in Health Science in Nursing (ADN) - Nursing
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