Madison Cummons
Quakertown
Summary
Compassionate and self-motivated Registered Nurse with 1.5 years experience on a Trauma Medical-Surgical Unit. Demonstrated excellence in patient care and effective communication, advocating for patient rights while ensuring safety. Skilled in critical thinking and data entry, adept at maintaining continuity of care and enhancing patient comfort through collaborative teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Transitional Trauma Unit
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Skin Committee Co-Chair
Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Implemented plans to prevent pressure ulcers and other wound developments.
Nurse Extern III
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked side by side with a co-assigned Registered Nurse to provide care for 5-6 patients per shift.
- Administered medications and performed procedures such as catheterizations and IV fluids under the supervision of my assigned nurse.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing basic care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Attended interdisciplinary rounds with the nurses and physicians each day to stay updated with the patients plan of care.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with nurses, family members and other care team members.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Obtained admission, transfer, and discharge information for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Nurse Extern II
Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing basic care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of over 12 patients per shift, documenting information in Epic Hyperspace.
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with nurses, family members and other care team members.
Patient Observation Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Deescalated patients with behavioral issues and redirected them using various relaxation and therapeutic communication techniques.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned patient room.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2023
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- PPE Compliance
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
- Team collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy care
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Accomplishments
Great Catch Award - presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Skin Committee Co-Chair
Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Transitional Trauma Unit
Lehigh Valley Health Network
08.2023 - Current
Nurse Extern III
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2022 - 03.2023
Nurse Extern II
Lehigh Valley Health Network
12.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Observation Assistant
Lehigh Valley Health Network
06.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bloomsburg University Of Pennsylvania
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