Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with Number years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of Type treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Algadaref Teaching Hospital
05.2020 - 02.2024
Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
Managed ventilator care for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal settings to maintain adequate oxygenation levels while minimizing risk of barotrauma or lung injury.
Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
Reduced recovery time for surgical ICU patients by providing comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management and wound care.
Identified early signs of potential complications by conducting regular assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
Enhanced patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and adherence to infection control protocols.
Collaborated with case managers and social workers to facilitate timely discharges from the Surgical ICU, ensuring appropriate follow-up care arrangements were in place for each patient.
Improved patient outcomes by executing thorough assessments, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.