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Victoria Howard

Pineville,LA

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
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency RN

ADVANTAGE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS STAFFING
09.2019 - Current
  • Completed 16 week contract at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge
  • Our Lady of the Lake is the largest ER in Louisiana and is a level 2 trauma center, primary stroke center, and chest pain center
  • Completed 13 week contract at Lafayette General, also known as Ochsner Health. The facility is a level 2 trauma center
  • Completed multiple contracts at Central Louisiana State Hospital during the beginning and duration of Covid. The unit included 30 patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions including some forensic patients. Completed treatment team with the psychiatrist along with the other members of each patient's care team

ER RN

RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2016 - Current
  • Providing nursing care to level 2 trauma unit patients, handling multiple medical emergencies simultaneously including stroke, cardiac arrest, STEMI, sepsis, car accidents, GSW, head injuries, and assaults
  • Administer critical care IV medications such as Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Adenosine, Propofol, and TPA
  • Constant communication and collaboration with physicians and other personnel to ensure optimal patient care in a timely manner
  • Precepting new graduate nurses to become independent and competent professionals
  • Experienced vertical coordinator; the vertical coordinator's role is to oversee and manage the staff and patients in the low acuity portion of the emergency room
  • The vertical coordinator also uses critical decision making to assess and triage patients based on acuity level and coordinates resources and staff to provide quality care
  • Cross-trained in the medical intensive care unit

ER/ Med Surg/ Tele RN

HARDTNER MEDICAL CENTER
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Stabilization of critical care patients for transport to higher level of care
  • Triage patients promptly and efficiently to determine level of care needed
  • Provide proficient emergency care to the underserved rural population
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
NATCHITOCHES, LA

Skills

  • Critical thinking/ problem solving
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and dependability
  • Communication
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Infection Control
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Medical Records Management
  • Medication Administration
  • EKG Interpretation
  • Patient Stabilization
  • Patient Assessments
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Psychosocial Assessment

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support

National Certifications

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)

Timeline

Agency RN

ADVANTAGE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS STAFFING
09.2019 - Current

ER/ Med Surg/ Tele RN

HARDTNER MEDICAL CENTER
09.2018 - 01.2021

ER RN

RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
09.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA

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