Romello McCabe
Austin
Summary
Dedicated and flexible Registered Nurse with expertise in acute care patient assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication, committed to delivering quality patient care in diverse settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Led teams as the charge nurse in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX06.2027
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05.2023
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
- Preceptorship and Mentoring
- Wound Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient and Family Education
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Catheterization
- Phlebotomy
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Charge Nurse Experience
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Austin Community College