Veronica Edwards
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Consistently developing solid relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Strong background in case management with exceptional organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Travel Agency (Travel Nurse)
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Stone Oak
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determining the next course of action.
- Reviewed post-operative orders, continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids, and oriented patients to the unit.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Aspen, CO06.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
Fremont, CA2017
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Intravenous Therapy
- Mechanical Ventilation Management
- Assisting with bedside procedures
- CRRT
- Impella Management
- Balloon Pump Management
- Critical Care Patient Management
- Treatment Planning
- Precepting
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
O'Connor Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Travel Agency (Travel Nurse)
09.2021 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Methodist Stone Oak
02.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Unitek College - Fremont
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
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