Stacy Abraham
Yukon,OK
Summary
Experienced Daisy award winning ICU RN with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practices. Successfully implemented individualized care plans, enhancing patient safety and outcomes while providing emotional support to families during critical times.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU RN
Integris Hospital
Yukon, OK
02.2025 - 05.2026
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders in high-acuity patient environments.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to identify changes requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge instructions and ongoing health management strategies.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the ICU by adhering to established protocols, reporting potential hazards, and participating in regular safety drills.
- Provided emotional support for patients'' families during times of crisis by maintaining open lines of communication, offering guidance on coping strategies, and connecting them with available resources as needed.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risk of cross-contamination among critically ill patients.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Surgical and Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2022 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols in high-acuity patient care environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, documenting changes in electronic medical records accurately.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing patient safety standards within the unit.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting self-management and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that reduced medication errors and improved overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Developed unit-based protocols to enhance efficiency in patient flow and resource utilization during critical situations.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing their knowledge base in critical care nursing practice.
- Assisted with advanced procedures such as central line insertions, arterial lines placements, bronchoscopies, and endotracheal intubations under physician supervision.
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate electronic health records that facilitated efficient information sharing among healthcare providers.
- Assessed patients'' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs to provide holistic nursing care in accordance with individualized care plans.
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care during emergency situations, calmly managing crisis events to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced medical intensive care environment.
- Promoted a culture of safety by promptly identifying potential hazards in the unit and reporting incidents according to hospital policy.
- Reduced hospital-acquired infections through diligent monitoring of infection control measures and strict adherence to protocols.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients, skillfully titrating ventilator settings to optimize respiratory status and prevent complications.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from ICU level of care to lower acuity units by providing thorough handoff reports at shift change or upon transferdischarge.
- Expedited patient recovery by administering prescribed medications and treatments accurately and timely while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Increased patient satisfaction through regular communication with patients and families, addressing concerns proactively and empathetically.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
RN, CVICU
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered complex cardiac medications and monitored patient responses in high-acuity environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Supervised and mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and improving team performance.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of cardiovascular patients to identify critical changes in condition.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, streamlining workflows to enhance patient safety and service delivery.
- Utilized advanced monitoring technologies to track vital signs and detect early signs of complications.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and lifestyle modifications for heart health improvement.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, ensuring coordinated care throughout hospitalization process.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by regularly participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Optimized resource utilization within the unit by assisting with equipment management and inventory control efforts.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placements, arterial lines insertions, endotracheal intubations ensuring proper sterile technique and efficient teamwork.
- Increased efficiency of medication administration by utilizing barcode scanning technology and double-checking protocols.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing compassionate care, education, and emotional support to both patients and their loved ones.
- Ensured continuity of care during emergencies by actively participating in Rapid Response Team interventions as needed.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between units by coordinating transfers and providing thorough handoff reports to receiving nurses.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety through diligent attention to detail and adherence to strict infection control protocols.
- Managed ventilators for mechanically ventilated patients, collaborating with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as required for optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by engaging in active listening, addressing concerns promptly, and providing timely updates on treatment progress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to [Type] patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2003 - 02.2014
- Compounded medications accurately following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Assisted pharmacists in verifying medication orders for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring proper storage of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in medication dispensing.
- Led initiatives to streamline patient prescription fulfillment, reducing processing time significantly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care through effective medication management.
- Conducted regular audits of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and best practices, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately filling and dispensing prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Helped pharmacist clear problematic prescriptions and address customer questions to keep pharmacy efficient.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels for efficient pharmacy operations and cost control.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to resolve medication-related issues, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Contributed to improved patient adherence by providing clear medication instructions and addressing concerns or questions promptly.
- Performed regular audits to maintain compliance with state regulations and company policies.
- Maintained drug inventory levels by ordering necessary medications and supplies.
- Coordinated communication between healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care transitions between providers or facilities.
- Reduced medication waste by implementing proper disposal procedures compliant with environmental guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Oklahoma City, OK12-2021
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK07-2013
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- End-of-life care
- Clinical judgment
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Chart management
- Evidence-based practices
- Evaluations
- Trauma nursing core course
- Airway management
- IV setup
- Wound care management
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- CPR/AED
- Blood transfusion administration
- Medical equipment setup
- Honest and dependable
- Cardiac monitors
- Endotracheal intubations
- Pulmonary assessments
- Ethical practice
Accomplishments
I have won the Daisy award for Canadian Valley Integris ICU.
Languages
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ICU RN
Integris Hospital
02.2025 - 05.2026
Surgical and Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2022 - 02.2025
RN, CVICU
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
12.2020 - 09.2021
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
02.2003 - 02.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rose State College
Associate of Science -
Oklahoma City Community College