As a Registered Nurse at Central Harnett Hospital, I have implemented patient care covering six, high acuity, telemetry patients per shift including comprehensive assessments, discharge/ admission procedures, and IV drug therapy management such as heparin, magnesium, and antibiotic infusions. I have mastered skills such as medication administration via multiple routes, urinary catheter insertion, ostomy care, and wound care/dressing changes. I have also assisted physicians with central line and thoracostomy tube placement and worked closely with the …show more content…
In addition, I completed a one hundred twenty hour preceptorship within the critical care environment, in which I implemented care for two, critically ill, patients. I performed continual comprehensive assessments, cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial line medication administration/ maintenance, titration of critical/ vasoactive medications, assisted with the initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and cardiac defibrillation. While attending UNCP I became efficient at utilizing: evidence based practice, Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) principles, leadership/teamwork skills, prioritization, delegation and critical thinking. My experience at UNCP was an invaluable experience where I built upon my Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience and transformed into a true nursing