Sky Hensley
Ruston,LA
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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department; ICU
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
Ruston, LA
03.2021 - Current
- Maintain Patient Safety Standards
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality
- Patient prioritization
- Accurate documentation on electronic charting system
- Teach patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Advise patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Provide didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
- Secure controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Monitor patient condition and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Team on trauma and emergency interventions
- Maintain quality care and comfort for patients
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitor responses
- Monitor patient reactions to drugs and carefully document findings
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provide exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA03.2021
Skills
- Emergency Triage
- Head to Toe Assessments
- Vascular Access and Phlebotomy
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Administering EKGs
- Interpretation of 12 Lead EKGs
- Assist with Cardioversion and Defibrillation
- Care o f Patients with Acute MI, CHF Exacerbation, Pacemakers, Etc
- Fluent in Care of Patients with Titrated Drips
- Use of supplemental O2 via different methods such as Nasal Canula, Non-Rebreather Mask, Etc
- Care of Patients with a Multitude of Respiratory Issues Such as Acute Respiratory Failure, COPD Exacerbation, Pulmonary Edema, Asthma, Allergic Reaction, PE, Chest Trauma, Etc
- Assist with Emergent Intubation
- Ventilator, Bi-pap, and Vapotherm Management
- Care of Patients with Chest Tubes
- Care of Patients with Septic, Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, and Anaphylactic Shock
- Blood Product Transfusion and Fluid Resuscitation
- Insert and Maintain Care of NG/OG Tubes
- Care and Maintenance of PEG Tubes and Colostomy
- Care of Patients in Acute Renal Failure
- Care and Maintenance of Patients in DKA
- Management of Insulin Drips
- Insertion and Maintenance of Catheters
- Assist with Vaginal Exams and Precipitous Deliveries
- Neuro Assessments Including GCS and Stroke Assessment
- Care of Management of Patients with TBI and Stroke
- Administration of Thrombolytic Medication
- Care and Management of Patients with GSW, Stab Wounds, Blunt Trauma, and Hypothermia
- Able to Perform Immobilization and Splinting
- Wound Assessment and Cleaning
- First Aid and Dressing Administration
- Eye and Ear Irrigation
- Visual Acuity Exams
- Care of Psychiatric Patients
- Isolation Techniques
- Advanced Directives
- Post Mortem Care
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC- Trauma Nurse Core Course
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department; ICU
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Louisiana Tech University
Professional References
Lisa Lowery, House Supervisor
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
tljlowery@yahoo.com
(318)245-0797
Christin Stallings, Charge Nurse
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
christinbrookeee@gmail.com
(318)608-8230
Kaysha Talbert, Charge Nurse
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
kayshacripps@yahoo.com
(318)548-4209
Chris Palculict, Charge Nurse
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
cpalculict@yahoo.com
(870)310-9707
Professional References
Lisa Lowery, House Supervisor
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
tljlowery@yahoo.com
(318)245-0797
Christin Stallings, Charge Nurse
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
christinbrookeee@gmail.com
(318)608-8230
Kaysha Talbert, Charge Nurse
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
kayshacripps@yahoo.com
(318)548-4209
Chris Palculict, Charge Nurse
Northern Louisiana Medical Center
401 East Vaughn Ave.
Ruston, LA 71270
cpalculict@yahoo.com
(870)310-9707
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