Storme Staley
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Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AMN Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Registered Nurse
CoxHealth Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Provide care for ante/ post partum patients in a 31- bed unit.
- Administer different medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Implement interventions, including medication and IV administration and urinary catheter insertion.
- Review post- operative orders and continuously monitor patients post- operative vitals, maintain PCA pumps, IV fluids and orient patients and family members to the unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Manage care from admission to discharge, including care planning, health education, lactation support to 6-7 patients daily.
- Monitor patient condition, including NST monitoring of fetus, interpreting, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educate caregivers and family members on patient care instructions.
- Educate patient and significant others about health conditions prognosis and treatment.
Registered Nurse
CoxHealth Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed quality care for patients of various ages with Covid-19 during the Covid crisis, diabetes, COPD, heart failure, end-stage renal disease, coronary artery disease and various acute and chronic illnesses as seen on a medical-surgical unit.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Community Health Center
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed patients' charts, prescribed medications, and test results upon arrival.
- Performed physical examinations, as well as tracking heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Interpreted health measurements, administering prescribed medication, and facilitating suitable treatment interventions.
- Inserted IVs and performing drug dose titration.
- Collecting phlebotomy and other diagnostic samples.
- Interpreted laboratory test results and collaborating with physicians on treatment plans.
- Reported deteriorating conditions to primary healthcare specialist.
- Maintained and updated medical charts, patient files, and health records.
- Explained treatments, procedures, and after-care instructions, as well as answering patients' questions.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Assessed, evaluated and treated patients with various cardiac diseases.
- Implemented treatment plans, administered oral and IV medications including IV drips.
- Continuously monitored and interpreted cardiac telemetry.
- Prepared and educated patients for various cardiac procedures.
- Acted as a liaison between the care team, patients, and their families.
- Educated patients on how to live a healthier life.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cox College
05.2017
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- IV insertion
- Pain management
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Postoperative care
- Care planning
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- ACLS
- Lab result interpretation
- Dementia care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Patient education
- Maintaining privacy
- Diabetes management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
AMN Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
CoxHealth Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
CoxHealth Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse
Ozarks Community Health Center
01.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Springfield
06.2017 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cox College
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