URSULA MYRICK
RN
AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
RN
Hospice Of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2021 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
RN
Saint Vincents
Worcester, MA
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted in staffing dispute causing a nursing shortage in this 348-bed teaching facility
- Meditech charting and 1:3 nurse to patient ratio because of short staffing
- Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
RN
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Travel Assignment with MSSI
- 400 Bed level 3 trauma hospital
- 60 critical care beds including a covid unit
- Cerner charting
- I worked as critical care float pool nurse and worked in units including MICU, SICU, CVICU, COVID ICU, and occasionally step-down units.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
RN
DHR Health
McAllen, TX
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Crisis deployment with Krucial Staffing
- Worked in a gymnasium-type building converted into an 85-bed unit for Covid patients
- Adapted to work with limited supplies and high-stress environment for 12 hours shifts 6 days every week due to high demand for healthcare workers and increased number of covid patients
- Cerner charting
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
RN
Advent Health Ocala
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Travel assignment with NurseChoice Covid ICU short term crisis assignment
- 425-Bed facility with 13 critical care beds and an 8-bed Covid unit
- Patient to nurse ratio 3:1 due to short staffing
- Cerner electronic charting.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
RN
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Travel assignment with Accountable Healthcare
- Previously traveled here and maintained great relationships with staff
- Floated between all critical care units at three different NGHS campuses
- 2:1 Patient to nurse ratio
- Epic electronic charting
RN
Vidant Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Travel assignment with NurseChoice
- Worked as a critical care float pool nurse in a magnet status teaching facility with 974 beds, and over 70 critical care beds
- Increased experience in trauma ICU and Neuro ICU as this was also a certified stroke center
- Also floated to other units in the hospital such as same-day surgery, oncology and observation units.
RN
California Pacific Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Travel assignment with MGA Healthcare
- 274-Bed teaching facility
- 35 ICU beds, focused on organ transplants along with other medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions
- Cerner electronic charting
- Floated to all critical care units and to an intermediate care unit at times
- Gained experience in caring for patients pre and post transplant
RN
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Travel assignment with Accountable Healthcare Worked as part of the critical care float pool in a level 2 trauma center with a 32 bed MICU/STICU, 35 bed CCU and 34 bed CVICU
- Set up, operated, and monitored invasive equipment and devices such as endotracheal tube and tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, central lines, and feeding tubes.
RN
University of Louisville Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Travel position with Tailored Healthcare
- 400 Bed Level one trauma center and teaching hospital
- 50 critical care beds
- Epic electronic charting
- Performed excellent patient care in ICU/CVICU with very high acuity patients
- Floated to other ICU units, such as neuro and stroke units, when necessary
- Assisted in many bedside procedures such as TEE's, intubations, placement of central lines and dialysis catheters, lumbar punctures, and dialysis
RN
Brookwood Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2015
- Travel position with Soliant Healthcare in a 595 bed hospital with Cerner electronic charting
- Assisted during a short-staffing crisis and gained experience in ICU and cardiac step-down units
- Adapted quickly and easily to new surroundings and policies
- Provided great care to patients with MI, pre and post cath, and stroke.
HOME HEALTH RN
Alacare Home Health and Hospice
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Performed home health admissions and discharges using Oasis charting according to Medicare guidelines
- Completed patient assessment, maintained IV sites, PICC lines, surgical and trauma wounds, tracheostomy care including suctioning
- Placed, maintained and removed catheters, and ostomy appliances
- Educated patients and their families on disease processes, procedures and medication management
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team including home care aides, physical therapists, other nurses and doctors to assess and revise plan of care as needed to provide a higher standard of care.
RN, Riverview Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Collected and documented patient history, assessed patient condition and needs to complete care plans and provide highest possible level of care
- Gained charge experience in the stepdown unit
- Floated to other departments including med-surg and telemetry
- Educated patient and families on disease process, medication management, procedure information and discharge planning
- Assisted in making follow up appointments and outpatient procedures as needed
- Received recognition multiple times for being favorably mentioned in patient surveys, in house “WOW” boxes and HCAPS
- Received personal letters of recognition from hospital CEO noting excellent patient care and positive attitude at all times
- Regarded as a team player and willing to assist in any situation.
HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSPITAL
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Gained experience in phlebotomy, wound care and physical therapy equipment
- Assisted in total care of patients recovering from trauma, stroke, joint replacements, amputations, spinal cord injuries and less common diseases such as Guillian Barre
- Proudly collaborated with an interdisciplinary team that furthered my understanding of these conditions and treatment required for each
- Performed admissions and daily assessments, developed care plans and administered medications to multiple patients
- Performed wound are and dressing changes daily
- Assisted patients and families in developing ways to to adjust to lifestyle changes that many rehab patients required
- Received many recognitions for having a compassionate and caring attitude towards patients and families
- Also praised on ability to learn quickly and perform well in challenging situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05.2012
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Patient Care Assessment
- Procedure Assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
Georgia Compact RN License RN249028
California RN License 95168302
ACLS Expires 9/2023
BLS Expires 3/2023
NIHSS Expires 10/22
References
Wendy Lancey ICU RN Director
1 508-873-1183
wendy.lancey@stvincenthospital.com
Robin Kelly RN Leader at DHR Health
(478) 338-4062
mikerobynkelly@aol.com
Lisa Deyoung, RN Manager, Advent Health
(352) 275-8918
Deyoung33@hotmail.com
Timeline
RN
Hospice Of Michigan
08.2021 - Current
RN
Saint Vincents
03.2021 - 06.2021
RN
St. Vincent's Medical Center
01.2021 - 03.2021
RN
DHR Health
07.2020 - 10.2020
RN
Advent Health Ocala
05.2020 - 06.2020
RN
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
10.2019 - 02.2020
RN
Vidant Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2019
RN
California Pacific Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2019
RN
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
04.2016 - 08.2018
RN
University of Louisville Hospital
10.2015 - 04.2016
RN
Brookwood Medical Center
04.2015 - 10.2015
HOME HEALTH RN
Alacare Home Health and Hospice
08.2013 - 04.2015
RN, Riverview Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 07.2014
HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSPITAL
04.2012 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Snead State Community College
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