Sabrina McQueen

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Cardiac Unit

Piedmont Henry Hospital

Stockbridge, GA

10.1999 - 05.2022

Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.