Sydney Tolman
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Skilled nurse dedicated to the care of the critically ill child, education and support of their families in the PICU as well as training new nurses in critical thinking pathways.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Primary Children’s Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
10.2003 - Current
- Applied critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions according to patients' acuity and needs including critically ill children with Trauma diagnosis, Critical Respiratory diagnosis and Critical Metabolic Diagnosis.
- Implemented timely interventions based on assessment findings, lab interpretation and vital sign changes.
- Safely administered medications in line with established guidelines, prioritizing the order of administration.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and building confidence and competence.
- Prevented infection spread through strict adherence to health measures.
- Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to care for patients with multifaceted health issues, acute and long term diagnoses.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, enhancing their real-world experience.
- Enhanced patient results through the application of evidence-based nursing practices.
- Assisted families in end-of-life care discussions and preparations with the healthcare team.
- Provided education to caregivers and relatives regarding patient care protocols.
- Provided specialized care for patients on Continual Renal Replacement Therapy.
Education
Bachelor In Science - Nursing
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT09.2003
Skills
Care of the critically ill child with Diagnoses of Critical Trauma, Critical Respiratory Illness, Critical Metabolic Illness
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Primary Children’s Hospital
10.2003 - Current
Bachelor In Science - Nursing
University of Utah