VICTORIA FRANKS
Houston,United States
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Avera McKennan
ProLink Healthcare,
Sioux Falls, SD
02.2022 - Current
- Delivered care to Surgical Trauma and General Surgery patients with and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, COVID IMU
Houston Methoidist Hospital
Houston, Texas
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Managed care from admission to discharge of up to 3 patient
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Houston, Texas
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for post op patients with urology, gynecology, ENT, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed care for up to 4 patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX05.2016
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy/ Phlebotomy
- Sterile Interventions
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Shared Governance
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Care Coordination
- Medication Administration
- Accurate Documentation
Hobbies
- Interior Design
- Exploring New Local Restaurants
- Autobiography novels
Timeline
Travel Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Avera McKennan
ProLink Healthcare,
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, COVID IMU
Houston Methoidist Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
07.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Prairie View A & M University
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