TODD NEWMAN
Bokeelia,FL
Summary
Seeking a job as Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department that has the opportunity for growth and development professionally
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Fawcett Memorial
02.2024 - Current
- Currently physicians holding area of ED and currently cross training in ED
- Contacted physicians about patient orders
- Called in consults for patients
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by effectively communicating pertinent information during hand-offs and discharge planning.
Registered Nurse Cardiac Step Down
HCA Fawcett Memorial
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Patient Care Technician
PCT
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported needs of 5+ residents on the hall way
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Rickert Physical Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedics
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as patients practice exercises or functional activities
- Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes
- Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment
- Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound
- Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 02.2020
- Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
- Monitored patient progress and adapted treatment plans to reflect changes.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Educated families and caregivers on treatment programs for improved at-home support.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL04.2022
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.1998
Skills
Hard working
Dedicated
Punctual
Willingness to learn
Team player
Accomplishments
ACLS, BLS, and PALS completed April 2022
Affiliations
Member of the National Student Nursing Association sonce 9/2020. Member number is 0926545
Additional Information
Nursing preceptorship was completed in the Emergency Department at HCA Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Certification
PTA license: PTA 18134
RN License: RN 9635228
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Fawcett Memorial
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Cardiac Step Down
HCA Fawcett Memorial
08.2023 - 02.2024
PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Rickert Physical Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedics
02.2020 - 03.2022
Physical Therapist Assistant
Advanced Physical Therapy
05.2015 - 02.2020
Patient Care Technician
PCT
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida SouthWestern State College
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
Broward College
PTA license: PTA 18134
RN License: RN 9635228
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