Autumn Waring
Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
Lees Summit
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in Emergency Medicine with expertise in acute patient care and critical interventions. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and effective communication while collaborating with teams to adapt to dynamic environments. Committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes and currently pursuing APRN certification in psychiatric care.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
1 Year 1 Month- Assess and triage patients in high-pressure emergency situations to determine immediate care needs.
- Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentor junior nurses on best practices in emergency care, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
LPN
1 Year 1 Month- Managed chest tubes and operating sites to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- IV certified
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety standards.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
CMA
8 Months- Educated patients on prescribed medications, treatments and procedures.
- Conducted patient intakes, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
- Analyzed test results for completion and abnormalities, ensuring timely follow-up on critical findings.
- Updated records in EHR system, carefully protecting patient information and verifying data.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health record systems.
- Preserved confidentiality of all patient information in line with HIPAA and internal guidelines.
- Documented patients' medical history and vital statistics in medical records to support comprehensive care.
Register Medical Assistant
1 Year 10 Months- Reviewed test results to ensure accuracy and identify abnormalities for timely clinician intervention.
- Educated patients on prescribed medications and treatments to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Completed intakes, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms.
- Documented critical information for patient specimens and tests to maintain accurate medical records.
- Performed initial patient assessments to ensure accurate data collection, measuring vital signs and documenting symptoms.
CNA
4 Years 5 Months- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to RNs for timely interventions.
- Communicated observations of unusual behavior to improve patient care for improved care continuity.
- Collaborated with physicians and registered nurses to perform procedures.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs to promote patient independence and dignity.
- Handled non-medical patient care activities, including laundry, food preparation, and room cleaning.
- Established rapport with patients to enhance comfort and trust in care delivery.
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Education
High School
Associate in Health Science (A.S.) - Health Science
- 3.7 GPA
Registered Nurse - Nursing
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa
- 3.8 GPA
- Ranked in Top 15% of class
Skills
Patient Safety Protocols
Emergency Response Preparedness
Basic Life Support
CPR Certification
Medication Administration
Vital signs assessment
Patient Assessments
Care Plan Development
Patient Care Coordination
Infection Prevention Strategies
Clinical Documentation
Electronic Medical Records
Medical Terminology
Patient Education
Clinical Data Management
Phlebotomy
Laboratory Procedures
Diagnostic Procedures
Sterilization Techniques
Medical Procedures
Supportive Patient Care
Patient Intake Coordination
Patient Scheduling
Record Keeping
Insurance Verification
Insurance Claim Processing
Billing and coding
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Multitasking Capabilities
Attention to Detail
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem Solving Abilities
Complex problem-solving
Professional ethics
Confidentiality compliance
Hospice Care
Procedure Assistance
Supply Management
Cardiac Monitoring
Vaccination Support
Nutrition Assistance
Laboratory Specimen Collection
Appointment Setting
Patient Relations
Vaccination Support
Complex problem-solving
Vital signs assessment
Nutrition Assistance
Vital Sign Monitoring
Laboratory Specimen Collection
Medication and IV administration
Patient assessments
Emergency response
Accomplishments
Daisy award nominee-
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Centerpoint Medical Center Indepencence MO
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
LPN
Freeman Health System
05.2024 - 06.2025Read More
CMA
Galena Nursing Center
08.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Register Medical Assistant
Girard Medical Center
07.2021 - 05.2023Read More
CNA
Medicalodge
07.2016 - 12.2020Read More
Nevada High School
High School
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South University
Associate in Health Science (A.S.) from Health Science
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Labette Community College
Registered Nurse from Nursing
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