Theresa Woyame

• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

I work independently in the Acute Care Unit, also back up the ER as this is a very small rural hospital.

• Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
• Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
• Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
• Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
• Documented work in the EMAR and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
• Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.

I functioned as a staff RN in a community ICU. We cared for general Medical/Surgical/Neuro/ and Cardiac acutely ill patients.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in electronic records.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
• Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
• Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
• Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
• Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.

I Functioned as a staff RN in a small, 8 bed ER. Although relatively rural, we cared for patients with anything from the common pediatric cold to major trauma.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as assessment, IVs, Phlebotomy, vital sign, monitoring, med administration and specimen collection
• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes

Staff RN in a very busy ER caring for minor and major medical issues across the age spectrum.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Cared for patients in a 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence

Traveler in a small community hospital 4 bed ICU, the only facility within a 240 mile radius. We did get very ill, acute patients, many transfers to other facilities for higher level of care (Neuro, CABG, etc.).

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
• Documented patient interactions and interventions in the Meditech EMR

LTAC caring for the elderly, usually skilled LT care and acute Rehabilitation.

• Administered medications to 30 patients and monitored response to medications
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions

Worked primarily in the ICU, also floated to the ER whenever needed.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

Worked as a Travel RN in an extremely busy EDAP certified ER. But cared equally for adult emergencies.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Cared for patients in 50-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

Worked as a travel RN in an extremely busy 50 bed ER in Palmdale CA. Average daily patient census was about 240. Non trauma hospital but we cared for our fare share, as this was 1 of only 2 hospitals serving a population of 500,000 .

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies

This job required a great deal of Nursing experience and autonomy. I was part of a team of 3 RN's and 1 MD serving 1400 crew members and 2500 passengers. This job speaks volumes about my experience, career, and overall knowledge and clinical skills. I treated everything from the common cold/flu/ nora virus to Acute MI's, SDH's, and ICH's, to falls from 25 feet by performers. This all took place aboard a busy cruise ship.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service

Traveler in a busy rural ER.

• Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
• Administered medications to 4-6 patients and monitored response to medications
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations

Contracts at 2 Summit Medical Center units ( ICU and Neuro) , caring for medical ICU patients and fresh CVA's following NIHSS protocol.

• Managed care from admission to discharge
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
• Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care

• Need based float nurse to all acute care areas of an 800-bed trauma center.
• Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport
• Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
• Used McKesson to collect data on triaging, medications and patient conditions

Worked at several Los Angeles area hospitals as needed in the areas of either ICU or ER, equally.

• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
• Managed care from admission to discharge

Back-to-back travel contracts at Glendale Memorial Hospital, 6 months ICU, 6 months ER.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated

Worked in a 20 bed Coronary ICU unit, contract renewed several times per hospital request.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms

Worked at several bay area hospitals including a contract at San Francisco General Hospital in Trauma ICU.

• Cared for patients in a variety of hospitals and units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients

• In charge of the medical infirmary, RN intake/ evaluations, and led the Code Team.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Extended contract in a busy 25 bed ICU unit, caring for Medical/Surgical/Cardiac and fresh CABG patients.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
• Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations

Worked at several Toledo area Hospitals in the areas of ICU and ER.

• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.

Started post-graduation in the areas of ICU/CCU/PICU/PCCU. After my first year I obtained CCRN, and the last 4 years did charge nurse duties while continuing with patient care. Also worked 2 shifts overtime per week to attain competency in the ER. After my first year I obtained CCRN, and the last 4 years did charge nurse duties while continuing with patient care. Also worked 2 shifts overtime per week to get skilled in the ER.

• Managed team of 15-20 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships