Victory Hayden

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Tested glucose and administered injections. Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
• Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
• Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options
• Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
• Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
• Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
• Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
• Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions
• Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit. Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within ER Department. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Tested glucose and administered injections. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.