Sierra Austin
Cardington,OH
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Provided professional care and assistance to all-aged patients in a medical and cardiac intensive care unit.
- maintained various tools and equipment; monitored patients' progress and condition.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Clinical Associate
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial
10.2015 - 05.2022
- Interacted closely with practitioners, nurses and patients and used effective interpersonal, active listening and communication skills.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Recorded vital signs and provided care for 18-32 patients each shift and communicated results to RN.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
- Adhered to industry best practices, safety protocols and company policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
Morgantown, WV03.2022
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication skills
- Proficient in Epic
- Working Collaboratively
- Critical Thinking
- AHA BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PPE Use/COVID-19 protocols
- Reliable team-oriented work ethic
- Care Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance
- Maintain titratable drips, and mechanically ventilated patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Associate
WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial
10.2015 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown
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