Kona Community HospitalICU RN
Jan. 2015 - Apr. 2015Kealakekua, Hi(Temporary employment position)
• Monitored post-‐‑op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed MD orders and orient patients to unit.
• Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
• Performed all tasks with a patient-‐‑centered focus while seeking opportunities for
improvement of processes and treatments.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of
treatment plans
• Chronic disease process handling in ICU, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment
from medication to wound care to monitoring attempted suicide patients.
• Recorded patients’ medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical
records.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, intracranial hemorrhage, MI,
arrhythmias, COPD, pneumonia, drug and alcohol overdoses, and responder to code activation and treatment along with post activation of code care.
• Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments,
medications, discharge instructions and follow-‐‑up care.
• Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson’s, Dementia,
Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab
testing.
• Provided education to patients experiencing detox and withdrawal symptoms along with medication education, addiction recovery, coping skills and community resources.
• Closely monitored fluid intake and output levels
• Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
• Operated ventilator-‐‑supported patients, initiating support of ET tube placement
when needed, and managing vasopressors for blood pressure stabilization.