Sierra Atkins
Buffalo,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Mercy
09.2022 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU
Mercy
03.2021 - 09.2022
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University - West Plains
West Plains, MO05.2021
Skills
- IV Administration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Monitor Vital Signs
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Mercy
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU
Mercy
03.2021 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Missouri State University - West Plains
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