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KATINA ADAMS
Registered Nurse
adu47a@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Associate of Science
Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College
2013
Martinsburg WV
SKILLS
Patient Care
Organized
Empathetic
IV Management
Education and training
Critical thinking
Time Management
LICENSES
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Care Medical
2006 - 2014 Martinsburg WV
Provide general care and treatments to inmates with psychiatric and medical illnesses
Administered medications including insulin, documented medication administration using proper forms
Orient inmates concerning medications and their proper use Report changes in inmates medical condition to doctors, and psychiatrists.
Assisted providers with patient education, and procedures for chronic and acute care needs
Collect samples such as blood, urine and sputum
Respond to medical emergencies in a safe and timely manner. Registered Nurse
Wexford Health
August 2014 - Feburary 2019 Sharpsburg. MD
Answer inmates' sick call request and determined and to assist them. Perform routing med pass to inmates in a correctional facility using necessary safety methods.
Prepare inmates for examinations, test or treatments and explain treatments
Maintain chronic care log by keeping chronic care appointments, flow sheets and medications up to date.
Observe inmates, charting and reporting changes in patient's conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatments and taking any necessary actions.
Set up equipment and prepare treatment rooms
Registered Nurse
Berkeley Medical Center
October 2015 - November 2016 Martinsburg WV
Provided patient care in a busy 20-bed ICU unit serving trauma patients and inpatient surgeries.
Monitored patient vital signs and notified attending physicians of changes. Assisted physicians with emergent situations. Administered IV, oral, and injections of medications as directed. Participated in team project to review and improve ICU process guidelines.
Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
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Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure desired patient outcomes.
Evaluated the patients progress toward attainment of expected outcomes.
PACU, Outpatient surgery center
Berkeley Medical Center
October 2016 - current Martinsburg WV
Preformed numerous tasks such as intravenous access /administration, vital signs, pain management, monitoring patients during post-operation, and prevention of postoperative hypothermia.
Actively aided inpatient and family teaching of post-operative instructions. Identified problems and guided personnel to their solution. Accurately and promptly implemented physicians' orders. Care of post-op patients- Assess patients 1:1 direct care, waking and reorienting patients after administration of anesthesia, maintaining IV fluids,
Conducted specified labs, administer local, inhalation, intravenous or other anesthetics.
Consult and coordinate with other healthcare members to assess, plan implement and evaluate patient care plans.