Victoria Cooke
Fort Worth,TX
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. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Looking to advance career in other areas of the medical field based on previously acquired skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ProLink Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ProLink Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maxim Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2018
High School Diploma -
Fruitvale High School
Fruitvale, TX06.2010
Skills
- Standards Administration
- Emergency Diagnostics
- Acute Illness
- Emergency Patient Triage
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
- Interpreting EKGs
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Patient Health Information Access
- Update Electronic Charts
- Community Resource Information
- Caregiver Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ProLink Healthcare
10.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carrollton Regional Medical Center
08.2022 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
ProLink Healthcare
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Maxim Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
John Peter Smith Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tarrant County College District
High School Diploma -
Fruitvale High School
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