Skylar Hicks

Developed and mentored over 400 new graduate and experienced nurses of HCA across the United States in compliance with all regulatory agencies and state practice acts. Education and training improvements in intensive care, emergency medicine, trauma, pediatrics, and medical surgical/telemetry based on data collection for individual and company level performance. High standards of care while promoting safe and effective care while maintaining a blame free environment during simulations and at the bedside. Continuing to coach and mentor nurses beyond education with Healthtrust.

• Providing staff relief to various Orlando and Las Vegas area HCA emergency departments on a per diem basis

• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs in a busy level one trauma center
• Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
• Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
• Initiated resuscitative measures to reduce disability and death from acute circulatory and respiratory emergencies
• Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

• Provided emergency nursing relief working 48 hours per week as a contract nurse in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Evaluated patients for triage based on severity of injury or illness
• Offered compassionate care to a wide variety of patient populations.

• Effectively managed complex patient cases with a high degree of accuracy
• Utilized standards of care and practice to guide care delivery
• Coordinated patient care and offered support to families
• Successfully completed patient assessments and care plans
• Evaluated patients for triage based on severity of injury or illness
• Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance
• Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.

• Effectively managed complex patient cases with a high degree of accuracy
• Utilized standards of care and practice to guide care delivery
• Evaluated patients for triage based on severity of injury or illness.

• Provided emergency nursing relief working 72 hours per week as a contract nurse in the emergency department in a level three trauma center during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
• Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings
• Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.

• Provided emergency nursing relief working 72 hours per week as a contract nurse in a free standing emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.

• Provided emergency nursing relief to Emergency Departments, Medical surgical Units and Intensive Care Units during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
• Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
• Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
• Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols in a fast paced 93 bed Level II trauma center
• Precepted nursing students and newly licensed registered nurses.

• Provided emergency nursing relief working 72 hours per week as a contract nurse in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols
• Developed individualized plan of care to perform appropriate treatments as ordered by physician
• Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs

• Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
• Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
• Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
• Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.