Colby Hilliard
Destrehan
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
02.2024 - Current
- Ensured efficient flow of the operating room schedule by coordinating effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective discharge plans for patients following surgery, ensuring continuity of care beyond the hospital setting.
- Participated actively in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall patient experience within the operating room setting.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, individualized care throughout the surgical process.
- Streamlined the perioperative process for patients by establishing clear lines of communication between interdisciplinary teams.
- Prevented infections and maintained a sterile environment through diligent adherence to infection control guidelines and operating room best practices.
- Optimized patient care during surgery by skillfully assisting in various operative procedures and handling surgical instruments proficiently.
- Delivered empathetic post-operative care to patients transitioning from surgery to recovery while consistently monitoring vital signs and pain levels for optimal comfort management.
- Assisted with patient positioning, prepping, and draping during surgical procedures to ensure optimal safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Contributed to a high-performing operating room team through consistent collaboration, effective problem-solving, and open communication with peers.
Registered Nurse
TBC Healthcare Solutions (Agency) :Omega Hosipital
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Burn ICU
University Medical Center New Orleans
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Nurse Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LAAssociate Of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12.2021
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Sociology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA08.2013
Skills
- Removing Sutures
- Patient Monitoring
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Wound Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Microsoft Office
- Care Plan Development
- Pain Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Long-Term Care
- Family Education
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Shared Governance
- EMR Systems
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Physical Assessment
- Medical Records Management
- Trauma Recovery
- Mental Health Care
- Standards Administration
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Mechanical Ventilators
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
University Medical Center Of New Orleans
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
TBC Healthcare Solutions (Agency) :Omega Hosipital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Burn ICU
University Medical Center New Orleans
01.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse Technician
Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Associate Of Science - Nursing
Delgado Community College
Bachelor Of Applied Arts - Sociology
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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