Teresa Newman
Gadsden,AL
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
UAB Hospital
11.2006 - 08.2010
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel
- deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Relief charge nurse
Registered Nurse, ICU
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
06.1999 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, ICU
UAB Hospital
12.1988 - 06.1999
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Relief charge nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
UAB Hospital
11.2006 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse, ICU
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
06.1999 - 11.2006
Registered Nurse, ICU
UAB Hospital
12.1988 - 06.1999