Bianca Wilson
North Dinwiddie,VA
Summary
Dedicated ICU Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Johnston-Willis Hospital, skilled in intravenous therapy and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective sedation management and family support. Recognized for training new staff and optimizing resource utilization in high-pressure environments, ensuring exceptional care delivery.
I have been working in the ICU for the last year and have learned so many things. I wish to advance my career into a position where I can help lead the unit as a team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
HCA Johnston-Willis Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Chippenham Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
Colonial Heights Healthcare and Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff. (When working as Nursing Supervisor)
LPN
Community Memorial Healthcenter
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Glen Allen, VA06-2024
Certificate - LPN
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA12-2013
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Resource utilization
- Telemetry monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Family support
- Sedation management
- Medical team collaboration
- Professional demeanor
- Critical thinking
Timeline
ICU Nurse
HCA Johnston-Willis Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Chippenham Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2024
LPN
Colonial Heights Healthcare and Rehab
05.2016 - 12.2022
LPN
Community Memorial Healthcenter
05.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Certificate - LPN
Southside Virginia Community College
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