ICU nurse
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Provided direct care for up to 3 ICU or 4 Post-op Cardiac Care patients, utilizing the good nursing process, positive attitude, and analytical thinking to manage acute or critically ill patients in the facility with 44-bed ICU, 12-bed Cardiovascular Unit, and 8-bed Cardiac ICU. Selected to train 30 staff members on new equipment.

• Educated patients and their families regarding the plan of care, treatments, and discharge planning. Perform nursing assessment, collect vital signs, monitor patient status, and provide pain management.
• Performed CPR/resuscitation to patients in cardiac/respiratory failure as a member of the hospital Code Team.
• Trained and performed orientation for new staff members, RNs, and nursing students.
• Facilitated Regional Hospital becoming the first hospital in the nation to receive the demanding JCAHO Sepsis accreditation.
• Gained broad specialization serving children and adults in post-operative care, indigent family practice, acute care, and patient rehabilitation facilities.

Performed comprehensive physical assessments on patients with varying levels of acuities, particularly hemodynamic pressure lines, mechanical ventilation, and temporary pacing. Formulated new goals based on patients’ health and coordinated with nursing staff to involve the families in collaborating with the plan of care.

• Assessed patients' neurological statuses, levels of consciousness, and adequacy of ventilation. Administered medications based on the patient’s condition and progress, including IV and Sub-Q.
• Prepared patients for stress testing, MRI, echocardiograms, CAT scans, and x-rays, and collected specimens for lab testing when needed.
• Provided outstanding care to 24 ICU patients per shift, performing multiple clinical procedures utilizing both invasive and noninvasive monitoring equipment, including EKGs, arterial and central line insertion, vasopressor therapy, and insulin drips.
• Drafted specialized documentation and charts after conducting assessments and reviewing patients' lab work. Explained treatment procedures and related medication.
• Worked closely with Respiratory Therapists to provide appropriate care to ventilated patients including sedation, weaning trials, and extubations. Administered intravenous fluids when patients were unable to feed on their own.

Provided patient care and interventions for trauma and post-surgical patients at a multiple-bed ICU unit. Collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams to assess patients’ needs and administer medications as instructed. Communicated updates on health status at any point during surgical procedures.

• Provided therapeutic cures in a 35-bed neurological and cardiac intensive care unit, adjusting specialized equipment for intracranial and arterial pressures, ventilators, dialysis, and IV drips.
• Maintained active communication with the patients' families, explaining their loved ones' health progress in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
• Educated families regarding various procedures, medications, and diagnosis treatments.
• Performed therapeutic procedures as instructed by medical personnel, and oversaw each patient's clinical condition before, during, and after invasive procedures.
• Assisted with chest tube insertions, wound treatment, vitals check, and ensured patients were fully prepared for scheduled surgeries, both mentally and physically.

Assisted patients during pre-op and post-op phases, maintaining a safe environment for them and their families. Cooperated with expert physicians to monitor patients’ conditions, report on any sudden changes, and initiate appropriate interventions in compliance with nursing care protocols.

• Maintained a 91% patient satisfaction rate by complying with rigorous standards of care and ensuring all patients received adequate assistance during emergencies.
• Followed the directions of senior physicians to provide overall supervision and treatment for patients receiving transplants or undergoing delicate surgical procedures.
• Aided in resuscitating unconscious patients by setting up ventilator support and ensuring the correct functioning of machine equipment.
• Educated families on how to support their loved ones throughout recovery and drafted care plans to fit the patient's health needs.
• Alerted physicians and nursing supervisors in case of sudden changes in patient conditions and performed hemodynamic monitoring to minimize mortality and shock.