Vivian Lynn Bythrow
Thomson,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospital McDuffie
Thomson, GA
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Updated patient charts using EPIC, including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and individuals experiencing cardiac events
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents
- Observed and reported patients’ condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document for future reference and review by other care team members
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Evaluated vitals and presenting symptoms to understand and properly treat conditions
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse Med. Surg.
University McDuffie Hospital
2460 Washington Rd. Thomson, GA 30824
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\\\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer\\\'s and Paget\\\'s disease
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding Healthcare teams
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures
- Followed infection control procedures
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson\\\'s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer\\\'s and Paget\\\'s disease
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to unit/shift
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 20 patients per shift
Registered Nurse PCU
Doctors Hospital
3651 Wheeler Rd. Augusta, GA 30909
06.2015 - 05.2017
- 4Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia\'s, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 34 patients daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA2013
Bachelor of Science -
University of Florida
1992
Associate of Arts -
Ed Kolpfer School of Real Estate
Sarasota, FL2004
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certifications
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Critical Care Nursing
- Hospital Experience
- Patient Evaluation
- Trauma
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- First Aid & CPR
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Georgia, License number RN247489, 2015
- Georgia State Board Licensed Real Estate Agent, License number 278979, 2004
- Health Care Provider CPR/AED, active t0 2015
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2014 to present]
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification [2016 to present]
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification [2016 to present]
- Critical Links in protecting children in Georgia, active to 2018
- American Red Cross disaster preparedness 2013
- Basic rhythm strip 2013
- Registered volunteer firefighter 2012
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Hospital McDuffie
09.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse Med. Surg.
University McDuffie Hospital
06.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse PCU
Doctors Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Bachelor of Science -
University of Florida
Associate of Arts -
Ed Kolpfer School of Real Estate
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