Rose Hanefield

RN, Critical Care

Mission Trail Baptist Hospital

San Antonio, TX

07.2013 - 08.2024

Assessed, monitored, and documented patient status and care throughout shift.
Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Performed advanced life support skills including intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture, and central line placement.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment of the patient's condition.
Administered medications accurately and per protocol.
Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines for critical care.
Instructed patients and families on disease processes, treatments, and self-care techniques.
Fostered positive relationships with physicians, staff members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions in order to provide appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accurate documentation standards according to hospital policy.
Consistently provided compassionate care while advocating for the needs of the patient population served.
Facilitated communication between medical staff and family members regarding diagnosis and treatment plan options.
Identified potential problems related to medication administration or other therapies being used by patients.
Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications or treatments.
Actively participated in continuing education programs related to critical care nursing practices.
Conducted educational sessions for new employees regarding proper procedures for caring for critically ill patients.
Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.

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Work History

RN, Critical Care

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

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Certification

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RN, Critical Care

Associate of Science - Nursing

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