Ilicia Figures
North Little Rock
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on intensive care nursing and proven track record in critical care settings. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in patient monitoring, acute care management, and fostering positive patient experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the critical care unit, contributing to a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort during difficult times.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
Home Aide
Elite Care LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Assist and perform activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
- Administer oral and subcutaneous medications
- Promote self-management
- Perform ROM exercises to maintain mobility
- Provide respite care
Clinical Experience
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Participated in care for patients with chest tubes, arterial lines, and pacemakers
- Participated in care for patients diagnosed with COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, and MI
- Administered oral and intravenous medications
- Performed Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on patients in cardiac arrest in ED
- Observed and assisted with multiple surgical procedures
- Performed medication administration via oral and IV piggyback
- Assisted in application of child lower leg cast
- Performed therapeutic communication with patients at St
- Vincent Infirmary on adult and geriatric units
- Performed IPE and mental status examinations
- Observed the treatment process of patients enduring psychiatric and mental health disorders
- Developed and lead a group activity regarding self-awareness and self-care with adult patients and older adult patients
- Observed a Cesarean Section birth and Male circumcision
- Performed newborn assessments
- Performed assessments for intrapartal and postpartal women
- Assisted in data collection, storage, and organization
- Identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets
- Perform community assessment of various Arkansas cities and established goals and processes for improvement
- Administer vaccines to Conway residents
- Assisted in in-home hospice care
Sales Representative
Easy Wireless
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Sold 100+ products and services to individuals within assigned territory using consultative selling techniques
- Assisted in data collection, storage, and organization
- Maximized customer satisfaction and repeat business by providing fast and friendly technical support for network appliance installations
- Initiate outbound calls/emails to the necessary vendor/warehouse/internal source/clients as well as customers to resolve a particular issue
Crew Member and Cashier
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Customer Service
- Fast food preparation
- Knowledge and practice of current sanitation standards
- Collaborated with numerous peers in inventory restocking and various other tasks as required
- Operated cash register and credit card machine to process customer payments
Education
Associate of Science - Family Consumer Science
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARAssociate of Science - General Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, ARBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Therapeutic Communication
- Microsoft Windows
- Technical Support
- Management
- EPIC Systems
- Expert understanding of HIPAA and privacy policies
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassionate care
- Bedside monitoring
- Advanced life support
- Pyxis Medstation Administration
Volunteer
- Mentor, Dancers United
- Mentor, The City of Hope Outreach (COHO)
- Volunteer, Women and Children's First
- Volunteer, Bethlehem House
- Volunteer, Salvation Army
- Volunteer, CARE for Animals
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Scholarlywork
Effects Exercise has on the Severity of Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Ilicia Figures, Kylee Rodriquez, Madison Stewart, Landon Vault, 2021, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Home Aide
Elite Care LLC
01.2021 - Current
Sales Representative
Easy Wireless
01.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Experience
09.2020 - 05.2023
Crew Member and Cashier
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
01.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - General Psychology
University of Central Arkansas
Associate of Science - Family Consumer Science
University of Central Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Arkansas
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