Twylla Hayward
Ona,WV
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in administering medications and monitoring patient responses. Collaborates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes. Facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing overall satisfaction. Demonstrates reliability in managing complex cases and adhering to infection control standards. Committed to accurate documentation and patient education to promote recovery and adherence to treatment plans. Offering strong dedication to patient care and willingness to learn and grow in medical environment. Brings foundational understanding of medical procedures and patient care, ready to quickly acquire necessary skills for effective performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
2024.11 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' conditions, documenting changes accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained infection control standards, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff during procedures.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and understanding.
- Assisted in the management of complex cases by adjusting nursing interventions based on clinical evaluations.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques such as wound management, medication administration, and lifestyle modifications to promote long-term wellness.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
- Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Decreased medication errors by diligently following the five rights of medication administration and double-checking orders with pharmacy staff when necessary.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff according to scope of practice guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
West Virginia Junior College
Crosslane, Wv2024-11
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Nursing documentation
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Central line management
- Clinical judgment
- HIPAA compliance
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Catheter care
- Patient education
- Tracheostomy care
- Enteral feeding
- Blood transfusion
- Documenting vitals
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Patient and family advocacy
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CAMC General Hospital
2024.11 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
West Virginia Junior College