Michael Barron
NEWPORT NEWS
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to ICU position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
07.2021 - 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.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Travel Nurse
Trustaff
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families about medications, treatments and lifestyle changes to better understand and manage condition.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- 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.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Williamsburg, VA12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD05-2008
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Family support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Ventilator management
- End-of-life care
- Endotracheal intubations
- IV setup
- Team collaboration
- Sedation management
- Professionalism
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Trustaff
11.2022 - 08.2024
ICU Nurse
Sentara Careplex Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Thomas Nelson Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland University College
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