AUDRA FOWLER
***** ********* * **. ***** Shores, MI 48081 u 586-***-**** u *****.******@*****.***
PROFILE
To obtain a position as a Registered Nurse, that will challenge me and allow me to use my education, skills and past experiences in a way that is mutually beneficial to both myself and my employer and allow for future growth and advancement.
Employment History
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/DETROIT RECEIVING HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Registered Nurse- 2018- Present
Utilize various strategies to assess patient, family, employee and environment of care strengths and weaknesses to determine appropriate action plan(s).
Develop a detailed plan of care, which includes patient / family education, based on initial and on-going assessment findings to optimize patient outcomes.
Communicate with patients, families, subordinate staff and peers to ensure that plans and associated interventions are understood, operationalized and revised, as appropriate.
Assign, delegate, and supervise other employees and intervenes as appropriate to ensure that the plan of care is carried out and that established outcomes are achieved through availability and appropriate utilization of human, material and financial resources.
Evaluate the effectiveness of plans and interventions to promote optimum achievement of established goals.
Collaborate formally and informally with other members of the healthcare team, including facility and representatives, to identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies for enhancing clinical practice.
Establish relationships with professionals in other healthcare and community organizations to develop strong partnerships that support improved patient outcomes and the health of the community served.
Provide supervision, including guidance, counseling, teaching and mentoring, to targeted peers and subordinates to enhance learning experiences and improve the professional practice environment within the designated work setting.
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL/DETROIT RECEIVING HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Student Nurse Associate- 2016- 2018
Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement and team work.
Perform a variety of basic patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse which may include, but are not limited to, performing designated respiratory procedures; maintenance locomotion; maintenance functional activities; dressing changes; performing ECG's; maintain enteral tubes; suctioning; blood glucose monitoring; assisting with post mortem care; etc. Perform phlebotomy, initiation of peripheral IV lines and urinary catheterization.
Assist the registered nurse by observing and reporting on patient conditions, recording/charting patient information and interacting with patient and family members. Report changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Document interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assist nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
Follow all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control standards.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort, privacy and confidentiality; expresses interest in patient progress. Provide information, answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training/abilities. Maintain confidentiality.
Perform various support service duties as required to meet unit and patient care needs.
Enhance personal growth through participation in workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing current literature. Share joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
HARPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Emergency Department Technician- 2013- 2016
Collaborate and cooperate with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care.
Assist the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation.
Report changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Document interventions and patient responses according to policy.
Assist nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations.
Assist in the training/orientation of other technicians and care team members as directed.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and expresses interest in patient progress.
Answer questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within scope of training/responsibilities. Maintain confidentiality.
As required by unit needs, perform general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to, answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and visitors.
EDUCATION
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, April 2018
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse: Michigan, License # 470-***-****
Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
TNCC
*Fully Covid Vaccinated*
References Available upon request