Nikki Torrance
Critical care nurse
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About
Looking to secure a challenging position with a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company with room for advancement.
Experience
Critical care nurse - Cumberland Medical Center - Cookeville, TN
(2020-05)
Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients.
Education of patients as needed. Operating and maintaining life support equipment including ventilator and monitor equipment to observe changes in patient condition and informing physician of those changes as needed. Administration of medications and titration of multiple critical care medications. Prevent the spread of infection by providing a substantial frontline defense in the fight against infectious diseases by understanding how pathogens spread, taking precautions to prevent transmission, and facilitating patient education.
- Charge nurse/shift leader and training of new employees
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certified
Corrections registered nurse - Bledsoe County Corrections Complex
(2023-07 - 2023-12)
Assess, treat, and respond to the health care needs of inmates, provide direct patient care including but not limited to medication administration, wound care, suture removal, catheterization. Perform EKGs. Maintain accurate records regarding inmate healthcare services provided which includes maintaining an up-to-date medication administration record (MAR).
- Charge nurse and training of new employees
Critical care nurse - Regional Medical Center - Cookeville, TN
(2019-05 - 2020-11)
Responsible for maintaining care standards in the ICU department. Education of patients as needed. Prepare and administer prescribed medications (orally, subcutaneously and via IV). Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize and assist in procedures as needed.
- BLS and ACLS certified
Critical care nurse - Cumberland Medical Center
(2017-01 - 2019-05)
Responsible for providing direct and individualized nursing care to patients. Administration of medications and titration of critical care medications. Operating and maintaining life support equipment.
- Daisy Award Recipient
Office RN / Cardiology Medical Scribe - Dr. Vianney Villaruz
(2015 - 2017)
Cardiology medical scribe. Obtaining vital signs and performing EKGs. Assisting physician in various procedures.
- Administering injections and educating patients on self-administration of injections
- Answering telephone, data entry into electronic medical records system
- Scheduling of appointments, precertification, and referrals
- Educating patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing - Roane State Community College (2009 - 2012)
Diploma - General Studies - St. Amant High School (1987 - 1991)
