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TONI COWAN

Hendersonville,NC

Summary

To deliver a consistently high level of care to my patients.

  • Offering solid foundation in patient care and emergency response, with readiness to learn and grow in fast-paced medical setting. Brings critical thinking skills and ability to quickly adapt to new situations.
  • Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced emergency department setting. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations and provide compassionate patient care. Seeking to transition to new field, leveraging these transferrable skills to drive success in diverse environments.
  • . Proven track record of managing high-pressure situations efficiently and providing exceptional patient care. Demonstrated ability to lead medical teams and prioritize critical needs effectively.
  • Energetic and compassionate individual with strong ability to stay calm and focused in high-pressure environments. Possesses comprehensive understanding of patient care protocols and medical terminology, coupled with skills in patient assessment and emergency intervention. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and making positive impact on patient outcomes.
  • Expertise in delivering prompt, high-quality treatment in fast-paced environments. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to dynamic clinical settings.
  • Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
  • Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
  • Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
  • Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
  • Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
  • Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN-ED

Advent Health Hendersonville 828-684-8501
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Mixed Ratio ED
  • Triage, Assessment, Medication Management, Timely management of orders
  • Skills performed EKGs, IVs, blood draws, critical drip management, conscious sedation, anticipating patients status and needs
  • Flow of patients and escalation of patients status
  • Maintained a calm atmosphere during high-stress situations by effectively managing multiple priorities while ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Contributed to continuous quality improvement initiatives by participating in audits, reviewing policies, and recommending evidence-based practice changes.
  • Increased efficiency within the ED setting through proficient utilization of electronic health record systems for documentation purposes.
  • Expedited treatment processes for critically ill patients through rapid assessment techniques and prompt intervention implementation.

ED RN

Tsehootsooi Medical Center 929-729-8000
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Mixed ratio ED infant-elderly
  • Triage, Assessments, Medication management
  • Carrying out orders in timely fashion
  • EKG, IV, Blood draws, critical drip management
  • Conscious sedation, helping establishing outside resources for the native population along with case management and follow up care and resource management
  • Monitored vital signs using advanced telemetry systems to ensure patient stability.
  • Utilized infusion pumps to deliver medications and fluids to patients efficiently.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families through difficult transitions.
  • Provided patient education on managing health conditions and post-discharge care.

ED RN

WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER 336-716-9253
02.2022 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER
  • TRIAGE AND PROVIDE CARE
  • TRAUMA
  • ASSESSMENT AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
  • CARRYING OUT ORDERS IN A TIMELY FASHION
  • EKG, IV, BLOOD DRAW
  • ASSESSMENT
  • LEVEL 1 TRAUMA CENTER
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.

ED-RN

MARTIN GENERAL HOSPITAL 252-809-6300
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL
  • TRIAGE AND PRIMARY CARE
  • STOKE, STEMI, ICU HOLDINGS, STABILIZE AND TRANSFER
  • Arrange critical transport for critical patients to a higher level of care
  • CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL
  • Monitored vital signs using advanced telemetry systems to ensure patient stability.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided patient education on managing health conditions and post-discharge care.

RN

New Hanover Regional Medical Center 910-667-7000
10.2011 - 10.2021
  • Company Overview: Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Assess and evaluate patients' needs across the department
  • Triage and provide care on that level
  • Responsible for trauma and triage
  • Responsible for documentation of care
  • Evaluate and facilitate level of care for patients
  • Level 2 Trauma Center
  • Provided patient education on managing health conditions and post-discharge care.
  • Performed IV insertions and maintenance to ensure proper medication administration.
  • Monitored vital signs using advanced telemetry systems to ensure patient stability.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

RN/PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC Locked UNIT

Strategic Behavioral Center 910-371-2500
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Assess and implement care plans for pediatric population from ages five to eighteen
  • Facilitate and assess each patient's needs through the course of their stay
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
  • Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - NURSING

Cape 'Fear Community College
411 N Front Street NC,28401 910-382-7000
01.2010

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY

UNCW
601 College Rd, Wilmington, 28403
01.2005

Skills

  • Triage and assessment
  • Compassionate communication
  • Electronic medical records
  • Trauma nursing
  • Discharge planning
  • Behavioral health intervention
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Cultural history
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication administration
  • Medical records management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Compassionate and caring
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Patient care assessment
  • Patient education
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Electronic health records
  • Clinical documentation
  • Physical assessment
  • Blood draw and sample collection
  • Clear patient communication
  • Pain management
  • Microsoft office
  • Critical care nursing
  • Team building
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Patient condition monitoring
  • CPR/AED
  • Accurate documentation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Documentation
  • Care coordination
  • Goal setting
  • Quality improvement
  • Professionalism
  • Emergency care
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training staff
  • Patient advocacy
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of improving flow in the department in the development of through put on the unit.
  • Arraigning critical transport to other higher level center for unstable patients. in a timely manner..
  • Supervised team of of staff members in various code blue or dealing withy escalated behavioral patients.
  • Utilize resources for home health and anticipating pt needs for safe discharge.
  • Working with other members on the team to ensure patients needs and goals are achievable and improve patients quality of life.

Certification

  • ACLS, 09/01/24, 09/01/26
  • BLS, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
  • PALS, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
  • TNCC, 05/01/21, 05/01/25

Licenses

RN NC Compact License, 238238

Timeline

RN-ED

Advent Health Hendersonville 828-684-8501
12.2023 - 03.2024

ED RN

Tsehootsooi Medical Center 929-729-8000
08.2022 - 06.2023

ED RN

WAKE FOREST BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER 336-716-9253
02.2022 - 08.2022

ED-RN

MARTIN GENERAL HOSPITAL 252-809-6300
10.2021 - 01.2022

RN

New Hanover Regional Medical Center 910-667-7000
10.2011 - 10.2021

RN/PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC Locked UNIT

Strategic Behavioral Center 910-371-2500
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • ACLS, 09/01/24, 09/01/26
  • BLS, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
  • PALS, 10/01/24, 10/01/26
  • TNCC, 05/01/21, 05/01/25

Associate of Applied Science - NURSING

Cape 'Fear Community College

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY

UNCW
TONI COWAN