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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Accomplished Registered Nurse with

a proven track record at Norton

Healthcare Endoscopy, adept in

Medical Recordkeeping and

Emergency Response. Excelled in

patient care, ensuring optimal

outcomes through critical care

expertise and a compassionate

bedside manner. Certified in ACLS;

recognized for excellence in patient

assessments and efficient

documentation.

SKILLS

■ Medical Recordkeeping

■ Emergency Response

■ Critical Care

■ Wound Care

■ Cardiac Care

■ Professional Bedside Manner

■ Long-Term Care

■ Medical Laboratory Procedures

■ Medication Administration

■ Patient Assessment

■ Patient Discharge

■ Patient Assessments

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

(ACLS) Certification

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■ Patient Monitoring

■ Documentation and Charting

VICTORIA SOWARDS

REGISTERED NURSE

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse Kindred Jewish - Louisville, KY

04/2022 - 02/2024

Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.

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■ Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

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Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.

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Registered Nurse Clifton Oaks - Louisville, KY

08/2021 - 04/2022

Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.

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■ Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

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Registered Nurse Norton Healthcare Endoscopy - Louisville, KY 01/2019 - 08/2021

■ Monitored vital signs as part of ongoing assessment process. Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.

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Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.

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Registered Nurse Total Med travel assignment - Louisville, KY 08/2018 - 01/2019

Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, nutrition requirements, pain management strategies.

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Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and safety protocols.

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Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.

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Emergency Room Registered Nurse Norton Brownsboro Hospital - Louisville, KY

06/2013 - 08/2018

Maintained current knowledge of policies, protocols and regulations related to Emergency Room services.

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Exhibited strong communication skills when working with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans and discharge planning activities.

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■ Participated in continuing education programs to enhance clinical knowledge base.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Norton Women and Children

- Louisville, KY

08/2008 - 06/2013

Identified potential risk factors related to patient's health status through assessment and evaluation techniques.

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Educated families on post discharge instructions and follow up care needs.

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Performed laboratory tests such as blood glucose checks, urinalysis, wound cultures.

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Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Jewish Hospital - Louisville, KY 01/1996 - 08/2008

Managed ventilator settings, monitored hemodynamic parameters and adjusted therapies as necessary.

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■ Provided critical care to acutely ill patients in the intensive care unit. Implemented safety protocols to reduce risk of infection transmission between patients, staff, visitors.

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EDUCATION

Associate Degree : Nursing

Jefferson Community College - Louisville KY, 12/1995 Bachelor of Business: and Marketing

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY, US, 05/1981 CERTIFICATIONS

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REFERENCES

References available upon request

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