William Woodward

• Developed a system for scheduling staffing needs based on census fluctuations and acuity levels.
• Completed daily rounds of nursing department while upholding acceptable nursing standards.
• Provided patients and loved ones with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
• Educated families on proper homecare techniques for post-discharge planning purposes.
• Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
• Participated in quality improvement activities aimed at improving the overall standard of care provided to ICU patients.
• Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
• Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.

ICU contracted position

• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Perficient in the assessment, treatment, and communication of critically ill patients including but not limited to CVA, DKA, sepsis, AMI, CHF, liver failure, ARF/AKI, HD, respiratory failure, MODS, FLU/PNA, and ETOH withdrawl.
• Comfortable with the titration of all vaso-active drips, pressors, sedation, cardiac, insulin, heparin, or paralytics based upon facilities guidelines.
• Perficient with EKG interpretation. Comfortable with ETT, ventilator settings, OGT/NGT/PEG, PICC lines, CVC lines, arterial lines, midlines, and PIV's.

• Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
• Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
• Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.

ICU/ER contract position

• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

ICU contract position

• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.

ICU contract position

• Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
• Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings that addressed the needs of each patient served.
• Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.

ICU contracts

• Maintained accurate documentation in the medical record according to hospital policy.
• Served as a clinical resource for staff nurses regarding evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
• Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.

ICU contract

• Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
• Measured cerebrospinal fluid pressure to help treat hydrocephalus.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to neuro ICU nursing practices.
• Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
• Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.

ICU contract

• Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments provided, medication administration times and dosages prescribed by physicians.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
• Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

ICU position

• Participated in code blues providing advanced life support interventions as needed.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Administered prescribed medications including thrombolytics, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, anticoagulants, according to established protocols.
• Monitored hemodynamic parameters in critically ill cardiac patients.
• Assessed patient's vital signs, monitored EKG changes, and reported any abnormalities to physician.
• Interpreted complex EKGs accurately assessing rhythm disturbances or conduction blocks.
• Performed bedside procedures such as chest tube insertion and removal and central line placement.
• Developed individualized therapeutic plans of care tailored to meet each patient's needs.

ICU/BURN

• Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill burn victims.
• Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Coordinated transfer of critically ill patients from Burn ICU to other units or facilities.
• Conducted assessments to identify potential complications related to burns or other conditions.
• Provided emotional support and education for family members of burn patients.
• Provided comprehensive teaching plans for burn patients before discharge from the hospital setting.
• Assisted with procedures such as chest tube insertion or debridement of wounds as needed.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal care for patients in the Burn ICU.

MICU contract position

• Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
• Coordinated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient status updates.
• Responded quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients requiring rapid intervention.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
• Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.

ICU local agency

• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
• Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare personnel involved in a patient's care.
• Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatments.
• Provided direct patient care, including wound care, medication administration and IV therapy.

ICU per diem position

• Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times.
• Coordinated discharge planning activities ensuring safe transition from acute care setting.
• Responded quickly to code blue calls providing advanced life support measures as necessary.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards related to nursing practice within ICU setting.

CCU position

• Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient status.
• Provided bedside nursing care to critically ill patients in the CCU.
• Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, medication administration records, and other relevant information according to facility policies and procedures.