Alric Meyers RN

Honolulu, HI ***** • 808-***-**** • adwdxp@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse with over 12 years of experience in ER, Trauma, Acute Care, Psych, Med/Surg, & Dialysis. Offering proven clinical knowledge with diverse experience in direct patient care, and staff supervision. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patients’ needs. Quality focused with natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities, considered hardworking and driven. Ready for a new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills, with this company as a full time RN.

Skills

Able to function in fast paced/demanding work environment

Demonstrates leadership qualities, ability to supervise other team members and work in collaboration.

Ability to care for multiple chronically ill patients at once, with use of developing plans of care based on prioritizing patients' needs

Understanding & interpretation of lab values, blood gases, and ekg rhythms to adjust patient care

Patient Stabilization, treatment assessments, and accurate documentation of them

Trauma and Critical Care trained (TNCC)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

IV placement and medication administration

Disaster, Rapid & Trauma Response team member

Entering EMR records on multiple systems

Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support

Work History

Agency Float Registered Nurse, 09/2017 to Current

Altres Medical Staffing – Honolulu, HI

*Currently floating to different facilities requiring staffing, acquiring up to 40+hrs per week. Examples being, hospital ERs, MedSurg, Triage, Psych, Trauma, Nursing homes, and Prison facilities

Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.

Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.

Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.

Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of incarcerated patients in challenging prison environment.

Dialysis Registered Nurse, 08/2016 to 02/2017

Liberty Dialysis/Fresenius Kidney Care – Keauhou, HI

Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.

Oversaw administration of dialysis to patients with ESRD. In addition to Sodium (NA) prescription and Ultrafiltration modeling, along with antibiotics, and other hemodialysis medications.

Utilized dialysis EMR healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

Observed and documented patient response to treatment, which also included factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Performed frequent checks on dialysis equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions and care.

Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Nursing Supervisor, 11/2014 to 05/2016

West Hawaii Community Health Center – Kailua-Kona, HI

Supervised and delegated staff of 4 registered nurses, 2 licensed practical nurses and 6 certified nursing assistants.

Provided leadership confidently to ensure the highest standards of excellent nursing care and procedures were implemented by personal for patients and community.

Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.

Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel were short-staffed.

Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members, to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.

Coordinated with nursing care staff, implementation of care plans for patients and participated in patient and family education.

Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.

Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery, by contacting, teaching and following protocols on patients. Handled their referral process, medication needs, and reached out to multiple other community resources, to help coordinate in patients care.

Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines, in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.

Trained new nurses and support staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse, 10/2011 to 08/2014

Kona Community Hospital – Kailua-Kona, HI

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients from neonates to geriatric. To deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders, treatment plans, and in my scope of practice.

Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care, while coordinating with staff.

Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.

Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.

Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.

Demonstrate the ability to triage, perform head to toe assessments, vital signs, IV insertion, obtain blood, urine samples, read EKG rhythms, and implement standing orders per guidelines.

Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 10/2010 to 10/2011

Kona Community Hospital – Kailua-Kona, HI

Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.

Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.

Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques.

Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.

Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.

Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.

Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Education

Associate of Science: Nursing Science, 06/2010

Hawaii Community College - Hilo

Received an Associate’s Degree of Science in Nursing

Certificate of Completion: Emergency Medical Technician, 03/2006

Kapiolani Community College/University of HI Community Colleges - Honolulu, HI

Received certificate of completion for EMT B/I, which allowed me to obtain my EMT license

Certifications

Registered Nurse License: RN-68521

BLS/First AID Certified, Expires 02/2024

ACLS Certified, Expires 02/2024

PALS Certified, Expires 02/2024

EMT B/I Certified

Trauma and Core Course Certified

NRP Certified

VOLUNTEER

Ironman Medical Van driver, 2006-2017

Waikaloa Lavaman and Honuman Medical van driver, 2006-2017

Medical Volunteer for Pop Warner football, up to Highschool football, 2010-2016

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