Trudian Hesson
Summary
Motivated Registered Nurse offering sixteen years experience providing focused care to patients in challenging environments, along with the support of families through education, active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, PA
10.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.
- Managed intravenous therapy including IV starts, changes, discontinuation per physician orders.
- Conducted assessments on newly admitted patients.
- Interpreted cardiogram strips accurately and reported abnormal findings immediately.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
- Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Telemetry/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton, PA
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Participates in a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals to assess, evaluate, diagnose and develop effective treatment plans under the direction of licensed physicians.
- Administration of medication including routes such as oral, transdermal, intravenous, sublingual, intramuscular and subcutaneous.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collected lab specimens, interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions.
- Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and initiated ordered intravenous medication.
- Recognized irregular heart rhythms and exercise appropriate treatment.
- Prepared patients for procedures including diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional stent placement, echocardiogram, coronary artery bypass grafting, among other medical surgical procedures.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Management of patients with cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, respiratory and renal related conditions.
- Initiates and monitors blood transfusion and blood products.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
- Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kingston, Jamaica West Indies
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Hospital of the West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica West Indies
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
- Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spanish Town Regional Hospital
St Catherine, Jamaica, West Indies
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
- Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Took vital signs of newborns while assisting in NICU.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AYA healthcare
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies Mona
Kingston Jamaica11.2007
Skills
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Medication administration including all routes
- Colostomy care
- Tracheostomy care
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Gastrostomy tube feeding
- Catheterization
- IV drug therapy management
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Telemetry/Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Community Medical Center
01.2018 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, PACU
St. Joseph's Hospital
07.2013 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Hospital of the West Indies
08.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Spanish Town Regional Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AYA healthcare
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The West Indies Mona
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