Summer Fugarino
Hammond,LA
Summary
Adept at leading nursing teams and enhancing patient care at St Tammany Parish Health Systems, I excel in medication administration and embody compassion. My critical thinking and patient advocacy have significantly reduced falls by over 30%, showcasing my commitment to safety and high-quality care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Tammany Parish Health Systems
02.2002 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Care Planning
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Diabetes management
- Procedure preparations
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac Care
- Evaluations
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment.
Charge Nurse of the Year 2024
Voted on by peers, I was honored to be the first ever recipient of this particular award administered at St Tammany Parish Health Systems!
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Tammany Parish Health Systems
02.2002 - Current
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Louisiana University
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