Andi Haynes-McQuiston
California City
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven track record at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication, significantly reducing patient falls. Committed to professional development and adherence to HIPAA, showcasing clinical judgment and a professional bedside manner. Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
09.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
3900 Univeristy Blvd, Tyler, TX 7579908-2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Tyler
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