Hardworking and skilled Critical Care Nurse bringing proven skills in managing needs of patients with concerns such as Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Cardiac Arrest, Hypothermia Protocol and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy. Supports patients continuously using clinical expertise and sound judgment. Effective in emergency situations and critical codes. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering high quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
11.2023 - Current
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Regional Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Crozer Chester Medical Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
Performed timely resuscitation and stabilization of acutely ill patients.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver optimal patient outcomes.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2023
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of critical patients in challenging ICU environment.
Cared for patients in a 15-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Francis Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2022
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Delivered outstanding patient care in critical care units.
Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill patients as well as step down 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 managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
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