Nancy Boone

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge procedures.
• Performed routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Assisted in the documentation of patient histories and clinical findings accurately.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.

• Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
• Responded swiftly to emergency situations, applying critical thinking in high-pressure environments.
• 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.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.

Staff nurse, Neuro-Trauma ICU, and Medical Surgical ICU.

Provide nursing care for critically ill surgical, neurosurgical, neuro-trauma, neurologically impaired, and acutely unstable patients suffering fro life threatening illnesses such as anoxic brain injury, stroke, sepsis, DKA, GI bleeds, hepatorenal failure, drug overdose, drug detoxification, ARDS, and multi-organ system failure, organ donation as well as neurosurgical patient bs who have received radiographic interventions.

Assist in bedside procedures such as insertion of central lines, PA catheters, ventriculostomies, and emergent intubations.

Responsibilities include assess, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients in collaboration with other care professionals and in accordance with licensure standards, and developing a plan of care unique to each individual patient.

• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.