Teresa Fisher
Russellville
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN CHARGE
North Alabama Medical Center
Florence
06.1992 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in various medical units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient treatment plans.
- Mentored junior nurses on best practices and procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
Phil Campbell, AL 08.1989 - 06.1992
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Critical care collaboration
- Electronic medical records
- Intra-aortic balloon pump
- Impella
- Ventilator
- Cortrak
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Chest tubes
- Arterial and Central venous lines
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award
Timeline
RN CHARGE
North Alabama Medical Center
06.1992 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northwest Shoals Community College
08.1989 - 06.1992