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11-year military veteran who earned various commendations and awards for superior performance in academic, tactical and technical capacities. Desires a military-based leadership role in Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry-Mental Health . Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical, emergency care, and critical care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex or chronic conditions. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Committed to the use of evidence-based practice and care.
Verified that construction detail documentation conformed to quality assurance and best practice standards
Served part as a multi-disciplinary team throughout development and contract document phases
Built pontoon bridges for vehicle transportation across bodies of water
Performed as a traditional Guardsmen (one weekend monthly, two weeks/year) and served one-year Active Duty per deployment to Afghanistan. _____________________________________________________
2011: Performed clerical work as Automated Logistic Specialist (92A) and performed the following:
Established operations procedures and made sure that they were compliant with military policies
Reviewed incoming materials for accuracy against bills of contract, purchase orders and shipping documentation
Unloaded all incoming supplies, equipment and materials and stored them in their proper areas of the warehouse
Supervised personnel in supply, services, materials management and logistical operations
Completed work orders and recorded supply readiness. Created and disbursed dispatch schedules to executive leaders
Organized material distribution and transportation logistics in accordance with executive direction
Tracked personnel and supplies within the company
Delivered logistical support and verified that all deploying organizations had necessary supplies and equipment
Directed logistical training procedures in accordance with military regulations
Established and maintained driver's licenses IAW SDARNG's COMMET team
Trauma Level IV Center. 19 bed Critical Access Hospital. Average census inpatient: 7. Average daily ER census: 3. RN:patient ratio 1:1-1:6
Employed full-time from September 2017-May 2017, then PRN employment status
Worked closely with patients to coordinate realistic goals and strategies for care
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to termination while providing patient health education and supervision to dialysis technicians
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with a multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Detected patient reactions, deteriorations and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues
Recommended modifications based on patients' response to treatment
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
Provided skilled emergency response in critical situations
Checked in patients quickly with adequate information
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges while assigning tasks and handling conflicts or issues
Assessed patients and measured vital statistics, using the information to advocate for patients' needs and worked as part of healthcare team to develop, implement and manage individualized plans of care
Prepared procedure trays, sterile fields and supplies
Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders
Worked with unit leaders to identify nurse education needs and motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and degrees
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Worked with physicians and administrators to educate patients on care issues such as discharge delays or equipment unavailability and postponed procedures.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
Accurately documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charts
Documented concerns for physicians to review in advance
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Managed files utilizing Meditech to facilitate operational efficiency
Distributed medications and performed pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
09/2015 to 07/2017
Registered Nurse ICU- Trauma Level II CenterAvera St. Mary's Hospital – City, STATE,
Trauma Level II Center. Six bed unit. Average census inpatient: 2-3. RN-Patient ratio 1:1-3
Employed on a full-time status until moving to Burke, SD
Communicated with the patient and his or her family regarding care, tests and medications so that they were well-informed
Participated in clinical team conferences to discuss patient progress, issues and needs
Performed regular assessments on patients to evaluate their health conditions while they were in the ICU
Followed all policies and procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
Worked closely with other medical staff, including physicians to determine individualized plans of care for each patient
Confidently managed the overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Administered assessments and developed academic goals based on specific disabilities and barriers to learning
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures
Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety
Organized the department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet the legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Encouraged creative thinking, problem solving, and empowerment as part of the facility management group to improve morale and teamwork
Transported patients to and from different departments
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Set up and managed ventilators/bipaps
Cared for polysubstance/ETOH abuse patients and managed withdrawal symptoms through use of appropriate medications and/or sedation requirements to ensure patient and staff safety
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion
Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions
Administer high-risk medications, such as vasopressor support, heparin, insulin, and antiarrhythmic drugs
Telemetry application and monitoring
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs
02/2019 to Current
Psychiatric Registered NurseCapital Area Counseling Services – City, STATE,
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, company policies and standards of care
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Education
Expected in 2017
Bachelor of Science: Registered Nurse Dakota Wesleyan University - Mitchell, SD GPA:
Recipient of Ruddy Nursing Scholarship
Chosen as Workstudy/Tutor in 2015 to first-year nursing students
Graduated in 2015 with A-AS degree as Registered Nurse
Passed NCLEX-RN on 09/03/2015 and began nursing career
Finished BSN degree online while continuing career as RN
Graduated with 3.3 GPA
Expected in 2013
Associate of Science: Certified Medical Assistant Mitchell Technical Institute - Mitchell, SD GPA:
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