Victoria A Wade
2512 Bracknell Forest Trail Tavares,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with diverse experience in direct patient care, triage, care coordination, staff supervision and department operations 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. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
PAM Specialty Hospital Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL
12.2022 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, therapist, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Curahealth Hospital/PAM Specialty Hospital
Jacksonville, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Long Term Acute Care Facility specializing in pulmonary disorders, respiratory therapy, and advanced wound care
- Administered oral medications in accordance to patient's treatment plan and as ordered by attending clinician, under the supervision of the RN
- Provided supervision and participated in the care administered by Patient Care Tech: obtain and document vital signs, bath and linen changes, dietary intake, ambulation, and other basic patient needs
- Participated in routine assessments and observation of patient condition, and response to treatment rendered
- Performed phlebotomy as ordered by attending clinician: determined appropriate venipuncture method, collected blood sample based on requested tests, monitored for any adverse effects
- Implemented preventative care, monitors skin status, and performs wound treatments per orders in the individualized patient’s treatment plan
- Observed patient’s response and wound status, reporting any changes to the registered nurse or supervising clinician
- Assisted in IV Maintenance Therapy: validated solution to be regulated, analyzed infusion site, administered IV Maintenance Therapy, monitored IV patency and patient comfort, and discontinued IV at an appropriate time, as ordered by attending clinician
- Provided patient and family health education based on assessed needs for indicated health conditions, medications, overall wellness, and directions for follow up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Jacksonville, FL04.2022
Certificate of Completion - Nursing
Tom P. Haney Technical Center
Panama City, FL03.2011
Skills
- SKILL STRENGTH
- Staff Supervision and Resource
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Phlebotomy
- Ventilation/Respiratory Care and Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Endotracheal Tube Care
- Advanced Wound Care and Treatment
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Glucose Checks and Monitoring
- IV Drug/Drip Therapy
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intakes and Discharges
Timeline
Registered Nurse
PAM Specialty Hospital Of Jacksonville
12.2022 - Current
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Curahealth Hospital/PAM Specialty Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College School of Nursing
Certificate of Completion - Nursing
Tom P. Haney Technical Center
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