Yvonne Covington
Tampa,FL
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
BayCare Health System
12.2023 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
US Nursing
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Healthcare Staffing Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Float Pool
Advent Health
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Continuous floats throughout Neuro ICU, Medical ICU, CVICU, ED Holds according to staffing needs
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU
Baycare Health
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Knowledgeable of critical IV drips, ventilator management and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Aya Healthcare/Mercy-Unity Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Maxim Healthcare/Atrium Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Frequent floats to Neuro ICU
- Knowledgeable of critical IV drips, ventilator management and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical/Covid
Cross Country Nurses/Ascension Saint Thomas West
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Participated in development of Patient Care Plans for patients experiencing COVID-19.
- Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
- Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families and medical personnel.
- Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures and treatments.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU/Covid
Maxim Healthcare/Advent Health
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Knowledgeable of critical IV drips, ventilator management and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to patients and family members to help cope with emotional challenges of illness.
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU/Covid
Cross Country Nurses/John Muir Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Frequent floats to Cardiovascular ICU and Emergency Department Holds
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
Registered Nurse MICU
Lee Health
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Frequent floats to Surgical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU and PCU
- Led daily nursing rounds to assess patient progress and address any concerns.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Knowledgeable of critical IV drips, ventilator management and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid and accurate care.
Registered Nurse MPCU
Lee Health System
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Surgical Trauma Unit
Lee Health System
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgical Trauma Unit
Lee Health
10.2011 - 02.2018
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Fort Myers, FLPractical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Fort Myers Institute
Fort Myers, FLHigh School Diploma -
Austin Academy
Chicago, ILSkills
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Infection Control Procedure
- Safety Protocols
- Telemetry Monitor Interpretation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Situations
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Sedation Management
- Delegation and Support
- Compassionate and Caring
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Critical Care Assessments
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Standards of Care
Certification
American Heart Association: Basic Life Support, (BLS), Expiration: 08/81/2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, (ACLS), National; Expiration: 08/31/2023
American Heart Association NIH Stroke Scale, (NIHSS), Expiration: 08/22/2024
Apex Innovations NIH Stroke Scale, NIHSS), Expiration: 06/14/2024
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
BayCare Health System
12.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
US Nursing
10.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Healthcare Staffing Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Float Pool
Advent Health
07.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU
Baycare Health
12.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Aya Healthcare/Mercy-Unity Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU
Maxim Healthcare/Atrium Health
04.2022 - 07.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, Medical/Covid
Cross Country Nurses/Ascension Saint Thomas West
11.2021 - 02.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU/Covid
Maxim Healthcare/Advent Health
07.2021 - 10.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, MICU/Covid
Cross Country Nurses/John Muir Medical Center
07.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse MICU
Lee Health
04.2019 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse MPCU
Lee Health System
03.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse Surgical Trauma Unit
Lee Health System
02.2018 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgical Trauma Unit
Lee Health
10.2011 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associates Degree in Nursing - Professional Nursing
Rasmussen University
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Fort Myers Institute
High School Diploma -
Austin Academy
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