Wendy Paris
Redmond,OR
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive critical care experience at St Charles Hospital, excelling in cardiovascular monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to mentor new nurses and enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and treatment planning. Recognized for crisis management skills, ensuring safe environments and promoting holistic patient care.
Experienced with managing critical care patients in high-pressure environments. Utilizes advanced nursing techniques to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency interventions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
St Charles Hospitial
02.2022 - Current
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care in a critical care setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment within the critical care setting.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to fluctuating workloads while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure, effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Registered Nurse
St Charles Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Psych Registered Nurse
St Charles Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Demonstrated strong crisis management skills by effectively deescalating volatile situations involving agitated patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning back into their communities, ensuring continuity of care posthospitalization.
- Decreased the risk of patient self-harm through continuous monitoring and creating a safe environment.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic milieu within the inpatient setting through consistent implementation of behavioral management techniques.
- Educated families about mental health conditions and coping strategies, strengthening support systems for long-term recovery.
- Collaborated with community mental health resources to connect patients with long-term support services, improving their overall quality of life.
- Assessed patients'' mental status regularly, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced therapeutic communication skills by actively listening and empathizing with patients during their recovery process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2021
Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR06-2011
Skills
- Cardiovascular monitoring
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Central line management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Chest tube management
- Airway management
- Neurological assessment
- Sedation management
- Wound care management
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Family advocacy
- Treatment Planning
Certification
- Licensed RN - 2011
- ACLS certification - 2025
- BLS certification - 2025
- TNCC certification - 2023
- Code Gray certification - 2024
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
St Charles Hospitial
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
St Charles Hospital
10.2013 - 01.2022
Psych Registered Nurse
St Charles Hospital
09.2011 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Nursing
Central Oregon Community College
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