Summer Polk
Meridian,MS
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Operations Coordinator ICU
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
10.2013 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based critical care practices and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and managing ventilator settings.
- Reduced ICU readmissions through effective discharge planning and coordination of follow-up care.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support for their families during difficult times.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU setting, prioritizing needs and optimizing recovery potential.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient conditions, assessments, interventions, and responses to ensure continuity of care across shifts.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care processes and advance clinical competencies.
- Educated patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote informed decision-making.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, providing mentorship and guidance on critical care best practices.
- Streamlined communication among team members, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing team members' exemplary performance and promptly addressing conflicts when they arose.
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisted and rounded with physicians, monitored patient orders, and communicated with ancillary departments.
Occupational Health Nurse
Nursing Corps
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Enhanced employee productivity by providing prompt and adequate medical care for work-related illnesses and injuries.
- Conducted regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early, improving overall workforce well-being.
- Developed return-to-work plans tailored to individual needs that expedited recovery time after illness or injury.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Performed urine drug screening, breath alcohol testing, and respirator fit test.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2013
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized care plans for orthopedic patients.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to post-operative orthopedic patients.
- Reduced complications with timely assessment and management of pain, wound healing, and mobility issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during their hospital stay.
- Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses within the orthopedics unit, contributing to their successful integration into the team.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical judgment when assessing patients'' needs, implementing appropriate interventions, and evaluating the outcomes.
- Educated patients and family on post-discharge care, including pain management, medication regimen, and wound dressing changes.
Student Nurse
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2008
- Improved patient comfort by monitoring vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during hospitalization, promoting overall well-being.
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
- Provided prompt and accurate services such as CPR and first aid during emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Columbus, MS08.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS05.2008
Skills
- Clinical Judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Health Promotion
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Patient Management
- Critical Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Tuberculosis Surveillance and testing certification
Timeline
RN Operations Coordinator ICU
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
10.2013 - Current
Occupational Health Nurse
Nursing Corps
04.2013 - 05.2015
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
05.2008 - 10.2013
Student Nurse
Ochsner Foundation Hospital
11.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi University For Women
Associate of Science - Nursing
Meridian Community College
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Tuberculosis Surveillance and testing certification
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