Savannah Layman

I graduated high school in 2017 and quickly obtained my CNA certification. I thankfully received a student nursing position in the Pre-op area and Med-surg floors. Here are a few skills I was able to participate in:

- IV insertions & removal

- Spike fluid bags

- Assist in pre-procedural blocks with nurse & doctor

- Changed linens of stretchers, clean rooms

- Transport patients

- Obtain patients blood sugars

- Obtain vital signs

- Perform Ekg's

- Assist nurse in giving medications

- Assist nurse during patient medication reconciliation

- Patient bed baths/hygiene care

- Stock patient rooms with supplies

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Updated personal nursing knowledge through continuing education courses, staying current on best practices in emergency medicine.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
• Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
• Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
• Managed complex medication regimens by administering intravenous medications, titrating drips based on clinical parameters, and monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
• Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration through active participation in rounds discussions and sharing valuable insights from nursing perspective.
• Served as an advocate for patients'' needs by collaborating with physicians to modify treatment plans based on evolving clinical conditions or preferences expressed by family members.
• Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.