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Terri Lawhon

Goose Creek,SC

Summary

Dedicated registered nurse with extensive experience in critical care. Proven ability to manage patient care efficiently while ensuring safety and comfort. Strong communicator and collaborator, committed to enhancing patient outcomes. Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven skills in patient safety, care coordination, and quality improvement. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.

Work History

Registered Nurse

Traveler Nurse

Provided patient care in critical care units, ensuring high standards of safety and comfort

Monitored patients' vital signs and rhythms on telemetry floor, responding promptly to changes in condition

Supported patient recovery efforts in Critical Step Down Unit

Engaged in daily patient care activities in Progressive Care Unit

Had 2-4 day orientation and then given full patient load. Learned to quickly adapt to new situations while giving quality patient care

Registered Nurse

East Cooper Medical Center
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote better health outcomes.

Patient Care Coordinator

Trident Medical Center
North Charleston, South Carolina
  • Managed a 28-bed Critical Care Unit that treated patients with medical, surgical, trauma, cardiac, and neurocritical needs.
  • Coordinated staff scheduling for 102 employees, ensuring adequate coverage for patient care needs.
  • Conducted patient and family rounding.
  • Assigned nursing staff to patients based on acuity and care requirements. to patients based on their individual needs.
  • Maintained unit cleanliness and ensured rooms were fully stocked and equipment monitored to support optimal patient care.
  • Communication ongoing with other departments to maintain good flow of unit needs and patient admissions.
  • Educated staff on high-risk medical equipment and coordinated staffing to meet patient care needs.
  • Audited patient outcomes daily for compliance with national database standards in patient care.
  • Supported Critical Care team by assisting with daily tasks, coordinating breaks, and facilitating patient admissions.

Manager of Critical Care

Trident Medical Center
North Charleston, South Carolina
  • Oversaw daily operations of Critical Care Unit, ensuring high standards of patient care
  • Conducted patient and family rounding to assess care needs and address concerns
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with national medical best practices
  • Assisted staff in addressing operational needs and patient care concerns

Director of Critical Care

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  • Led daily operations of critical care units across multiple facilities, ensuring optimal patient care delivery.
  • Managed daily operations of critical care unit, overseeing staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and equipment management.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement enhanced patient treatment plans.
  • Facilitated quality improvement initiatives for critical care delivery systems.
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Participated in hospital committees that address issues related to quality assurance, risk management or patient safety initiatives.

Education

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ

Skills

  • Clinical expertise
  • Patient safety
  • Care coordination
  • Quality improvement
  • Compliance auditing
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Record management
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patient education
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Traveler Nurse

Registered Nurse

East Cooper Medical Center

Patient Care Coordinator

Trident Medical Center

Manager of Critical Care

Trident Medical Center

Director of Critical Care

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County College of Morris
Terri Lawhon