Tresa Cochran
Moundsville,WV
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse 3 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of various treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Charge Nurse
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Mentored and trained new nurses, ensuring they were well-prepared to provide high-quality care in critical situations.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient interventions.
- Streamlined communication between interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and continuity of care.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols in the ICU.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, responses, and outcomes to ensure seamless transition of care during shift changes.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Promoted adherence to hospital policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as JCAHO requirements.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Medical Assistant
Ohio Valley Dermatology
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly processing insurance claims, verifying coverage, and obtaining pre-authorizations when necessary.
CNA
Cameron Nursing Home
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL11.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV05.2021
Skills
- Vasoactive Medications
- Seizure Management
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Central Line Care
- End of life care
- Cardiovascular Assessment
- Family-centered care
- Basic Life Support
- Supervision
- Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Gastrointestinal Assessment
- Documentation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Problem-Solving
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Cardiac monitors
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Decision-Making
Certification
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
AVADE
NIH
Timeline
ICU Charge Nurse
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Medical Assistant
Ohio Valley Dermatology
08.2017 - 04.2021
CNA
Cameron Nursing Home
03.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
West Virginia Northern Community College
ACLS
PALS
BLS
TNCC
AVADE
NIH
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