Ava-Gaye Lorick

• Trained over 15 new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care for 45 patients through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.

• Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
• Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.
• Managed ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal respiratory support while minimizing complications.

Float Pool

• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

• Facilitated seamless transitions between units by effectively communicating patient needs to incoming staff during shift changes.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions during the global pandemic.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.

• 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.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

• Responsible for scheduling and issuing aircraft inspections and work orders for 23 squadrons
• Keeping charts that show trends in aircraft system reliability;
• Organizing and operating libraries of technical publications, reports and related maintenance data