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ACUTE CARE NURSE
Professional Summary
Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 40 year record of success in nursing and desiring Dialysis Nurse position with Fresinius facility.
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Work History
Acute Care Nurse, 04/2003 to Current
Chi Health – Enumclaw , WA
Chi Health – Enumclaw , WA
- Provided expert critical care response in emergency situations involving illnesses or injuries
- Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results
- Used procedures such as intubation, central lines and chest tubes to address critical symptoms and prevent further decay in patient conditions
- Addressed issues with multiple organ systems in patients with critical illnesses
- Worked on regular basis with patients suffering from conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, burns and cardiac events
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 05/1999 to 04/2002
Medstar Health – Springfield , VA
Medstar Health – Springfield , VA
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on a 34-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Assistant Director of Nursing, 11/1997 to 10/1998
Sava Senior Care – Annapolis , MD
Sava Senior Care – Annapolis , MD
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
- Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, DTaP and HPV vaccines
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Planned and assigned workload to 22-person nursing staff to direct patient care
- Participated in weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/1974
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing - City
Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing - City
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School Attended
- Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- Acute Care Nurse
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Assistant Director of Nursing
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/1974
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