Vatrina Garrett
Diana,TX
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 1.5 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Longview Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered patient care to psychiatric patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
- Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Enhanced ICU team efficiency by providing continuous education on best nursing practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.
- Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented nursing interventions, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by enforcing infection control policies and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations while fostering trust between medical staff and patients'' families.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
Health Unit Coordinator, Monitor Technician
Good Shepherd Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2012
- Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
- Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.
- Increased efficiency in the workplace by training new Health Unit Coordinators on policies, procedures, and software applications.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Responded to patient call lights to expedite appropriate follow-through.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Maintained accurate patient records through diligent data entry and timely updates in the electronic health record system.
- Ordered supplies proactively to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times within the health unit.
- Served as an integral part of the health unit by willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork.
- Improved patient care by efficiently coordinating and scheduling medical appointments, tests, and procedures.
- Maintained updated knowledge on cardiac arrhythmias, contributing to better patient care and monitoring outcomes.
- Managed multiple telemetry systems simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail and high-quality care for all monitored patients.
- Optimized response times during emergencies by promptly notifying appropriate staff members about concerning cardiac events or trends observed in monitored data.
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
- Implemented alarm management strategies that effectively prioritized critical alerts and reduced false alarms, improving overall patient care.
- Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs and interrupting EKG data.
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harleton High School
Harleton, TXBachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Panola College
Carthage, TX12.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family Education
- Taking vitals
- Critical Care
- Collecting vitals
- Tracheostomy Care
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team Coordination
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- Procedure preparations
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Counseling
- Personal care needs
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Treatment Planning
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Cardiac Care
- Acute care expertise
- Hospice and palliative care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Medical Records Management
- Managing deadlines
- Mental Health Nursing
- Preventive health
- Family advocacy
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Supply Restocking
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Longview Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2013
Health Unit Coordinator, Monitor Technician
Good Shepherd Hospital
06.2001 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Harleton High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Panola College
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