HelenAnn Albright

* Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.

* Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

* Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.

* Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.

* Neurological / Neurovascular assessments.

* Facilitated safe transitions between shifts using detailed reports on changes in patients' status during handoffs between nursing staff members.

* Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to various clinical settings during travel assignments, quickly integrating into new environments to provide seamless continuity of care for patients.

* Perform complex wound care.

* Utilize the NIH Stroke Scale.

* Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.

* Neurological / Neurovascular assessments and care of Trauma patients and Stroke patients.

* Performed complex wound care on trauma patie ts.

* utilized the NIH Stroke scale.

* Telemetry

* Delegate appropriate duties to various staff to enhance bedside nursing for better patient outcomes.

* Neurological assessments on all trauma patients.

* Collaborated closely with Physicians, Clinicians, and Case management to clearly communicate patient care plans, and outcomes with patients and families.

* Instilled a culture of open communication with the most vulnerable patient populations to dispel fear and anxiety.

* Charge Nurse

* Telemetry Monitoring and reading.

* Scheduling

* Member of Code Team

* Facilitated orientation and mentoring of new hires.

* Actively participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital-acquired conditions or improving patient satisfaction scores.

* Administered medication, managed IV lines, and operated life-support equipment for optimal patient safety and comfort.

* Nov 2008 - June 2009, Oct 2011 - Nov 2012, Jan 2013 - May 2017

* Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.

* Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.

* Served as a preceptor for new nurses, sharing knowledge, expertise, and best practices to improve their skills and confidence.

* Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient outcomes through process improvements.

* Floor RN, Supervisor, Charge RN, ICU RN

* Sept 2009 - Oct 2011, Nov 2012- Jan 2013

* Graduate Nurse, Pre-op / post-op, Med / Surg, PCU, ICU, ER, Oncology (Certified), Charge Nurse