Yayniabeba Million
Williamsburg
Summary
ICU Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality, safe, and culturally competent patient care. Proven ability to conduct rapid and accurate assessments while remaining calm under pressure. Recognized for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary care teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
Williamsburg
04.2022 - Current
- Delivered optimal bedside care to critical-care patients according to doctors' orders and hospital policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create tailored treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed clinical situations rapidly using critical thinking skills for effective decision-making.
- Evaluated vital signs and laboratory data to identify needs and implement rapid interventions.
- Monitor hemodynamics, and assist physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
- Responded quickly to an emergent situation involving unstable patients, requiring rapid interventions.
- Initiated lifesaving measures, such as BLS and ACLS, when needed.
- Perform advanced patient assessment to detect subtle changes in the patient's condition promptly.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety and quality of care, staying updated with the latest ICU practices and technologies.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with colleagues, patients, and patients' families.
- Educated patients on their disease process and treatment plan, while ensuring understanding.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current advances in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes, seminars, and conferences.
- Functioned as charge nurse and served as a resource for the health care team in the unit.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Williamsburg
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Delivered high-quality, direct nursing care to patients on a 54-bed cardiovascular telemetry unit.
- Provided close monitoring of adults with acute and chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, anticoagulation therapy, and pre/post-cardiac diagnostic procedures.
- Provided care for diabetes, renal failure, GI bleed, sepsis, stroke, and altered mental status.
- Provided care for patients undergoing CABG and follow-up cardiac rehab.
- Provided care pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, and pacemaker/ICD placement.
- Provided nursing care to patients with active alcohol and drug withdrawal.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions, and intravenous infusions.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Prioritized patient care based on patients' conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored cardiac patients using telemetry equipment for vital signs and rhythm analysis.
- Monitored the efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient responses.
- Assess and monitor the patient upon admission and throughout the shift to quickly recognize and respond to life-threatening concerns.
- Recognized and addressed patients' psychological needs, in addition to critical medical needs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and IV medications to patients, following orders and policies, and monitored responses for adverse reactions.
- Documented care according to hospital policies, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Educated patients on their disease process and treatment plan while ensuring they understand all instructions given by medical staff.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans for medically stable patients prior to discharge or transfer to the next level of care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies, and standards of care.
- Monitored and educated nursing students on proper care procedures, and prioritization strategies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
LPN, Mental Health
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
Hampton
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Created a safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery.
- Observed, documented, and reported on clinically significant changes in patients' conditions.
- Closely monitored and recorded patients' behaviors and progress to effectively identify changes needing attention.
- Administered and supervised the client's medications for mental health and pre-existing medical conditions.
- Completed initial patient intake assessments to formulate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
- Handled vital signs monitoring and patient behavior assessments.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain a safe milieu.
- Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
- I consulted with psychiatrists about patients' medication changes, issues with medicine compliance, and the efficacy of medications.
- Monitored patients' prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patients' conditions, and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted registered nurse in devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Led individual and group therapy sessions to promote patient wellness and independence.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, and disease management.
- Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team, and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures, and proper patient care.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN08-2019
Associate Of Science (AS) - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Kaplan College
San Diego, CA08-2011
No Degree - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2007
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing process and practice
- Electronic medical records
- Critical care (hemodynamic monitoring, life support management)
- Basic and advanced life support
- Shock symptom identification
- cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Ultrasound-guided IV
- Strong critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mentorship and training
- Nursing staff leadership
Affiliations
Community Service: Provided stroke education to the public at the local police department
Timeline
Registered Nurse, ICU
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Riverside Regional Medical Center
02.2020 - 04.2022
LPN, Mental Health
Riverside Behavioral Health Center
06.2013 - 05.2017
BSN - Nursing
Indiana State University
Associate Of Science (AS) - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Kaplan College
No Degree - Biology
The University of Texas At San Antonio