Yvonne Khalil
Nashville,TN
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience caring for patients within Med/Surg,Step-Down, ED, Level 1 Trauma setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse 2CC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
03.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Support Management team in a supervisory capacity if needed.
- Complete chart audits for three departments based on submitted Veritas.
- Review Veritas submitted by staff.
Clinical Staff Leader
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
12.2016 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Directed the recruitment process for new employees, including interviewing and selecting candidates.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, resources., for team projects.
- Created detailed reports on employee performance metrics for senior leadership review.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Travel RN
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay, Oregon
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans.
- Assessed and evaluated patients' medical condition and developed treatment plan.
- Provided emergency medical services, including triage, resuscitation, stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and performed other nursing interventions as needed.
- Performed laboratory procedures such as blood draws, EKGs and urine analysis.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated transfers to other facilities when necessary and completed all required paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care to patients in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of lifesaving equipment such as defibrillators, oxygen delivery systems and intravenous pumps.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures including intubations, lumbar punctures and wound debridement and closure.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessment of trauma victims using advanced skills such as airway management techniques.
- Maintained current knowledge regarding advances in emergency medicine practices through continuing education courses.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations while demonstrating effective decision making skills.
- Practiced universal precautions according to established protocols for prevention of disease transmission.
- Provided emotional support for families during difficult times by listening attentively and offering comfort measures.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
05.2013 - 12.2016
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Completed Chart Audits for patients given care within previous 30 days
Registered Nurse
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Goodlettsville, TN
10.2007 - 04.2013
- Provided health screenings and assessments to identify potential health risks.
- Assessed employee needs and provided appropriate educational materials on health promotion topics.
- Conducted physicals, immunizations, respirator fit tests and other occupational health services.
- Educated staff on proper safety protocols in order to prevent workplace injuries and illness.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employees' medical histories, illnesses, treatments and vaccinations.
- Developed strategies for reducing hazards associated with hazardous working conditions or equipment.
- Responded to emergency situations such as accidents or illnesses that occur within the work environment.
- Performed post offer employment physical exams for new hires according to company policy guidelines.
- Collaborated with management personnel regarding ergonomic design of workstations to reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury.
- Coordinated return-to-work programs for injured employees by developing individual plans outlining modified duty assignments or restrictions.
- Counseled employees regarding lifestyle changes needed to improve their overall health status.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse
Skyline Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Assessed patient neurological status and monitored vital signs.
- Provided direct patient care in a high acuity environment with complex medical needs.
- Coordinated daily multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans and goals of treatment.
- Developed individualized patient care plans based on assessment findings, diagnostic tests, and physician orders.
- Evaluated response to interventions and adjusted plan of care accordingly.
- Maintained accurate documentation in accordance with standards of practice for all patient assessments and interventions provided.
- Performed ongoing critical thinking skills when assessing changes in a patient's condition or responding to emergent situations.
- Provided emotional support to family members affected by their loved one's illness or injury.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies throughout shift assignments.
- Actively participated in code blue situations utilizing ACLS protocols for rapid response resuscitation efforts.
- Informed treating team of subtle changes indicative of derangement of cerebral hemodynamics, intervening appropriately.
- Executed oral care, endotracheal suctioning, repositioning and chest physiotherapy for critically ill patients.
- Monitored critical patient safety utilizing validated assessment tools such as continuous infusions, patency of intravenous lines and [Type].
Registered Nurse
Gateway Medical Center
Clarksville, TN
04.2005 - 10.2005
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KY05-2005
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Critical Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse 2CC
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Staff Leader
Vanderbilt Medical Center
12.2016 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Travel RN
Bay Area Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2013 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
Tyson Foods, Inc.
10.2007 - 04.2013
Registered Nurse
Skyline Medical Center
10.2005 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse
Gateway Medical Center
04.2005 - 10.2005
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hopkinsville Community College
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