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ACUTE CARE REGISTERED NURSE
Summary
Professional Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven track record in providing nursing care for acute, critical and chronic cardiac patients. I excel in environments that require both independent decision-making and team collaboration. Also, I am extremely interested in further developing my abilities through more exposure to intensive care environments. Skilled at providing comprehensive nursing care to diverse patient populations. I have practiced as a licensed RN in Boston, MA for 7 years. Current RN practicing on acute care, in-patient Cardiac/Telemetry Unit at Prisma Health Memorial Campus, Greenville, SC for the past 8 years.
Skills
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Experience
Acute Care Registered Nurse / Hca - Dublin Va , VA07/2012 - Current
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies
- Carried out physician orders in a safe and appropriate manner
- Acted as liaison for hospital staff, physicians, patients and family members
- Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options
- Assisted patients with functional mobility and daily tasks to increase comfort and reduce disability
- Measured and monitored patient EKGs
- Counseled and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, wound management and medications
Acute Care Registered Nurse / Hca - Dublin , VA07/2005 - 05/2012
- Perform patient care to telemetry patients including preoperative coronary artery bypass graft patients, and pre- and post-cardiac catherization patients
- Additionally have cared for many medical, orthopedic, and gastrointestinal patients as assigned
- Act as a patient advocate; assessing acute changes in patient status and relaying information to all members of the health care team
- Coordinate care for patient assignments ranging from four to eight patients, depending on the shift with the multidisciplinary health care team
- Extremely versed in nursing treatments and care such as, chest tubes, IV drips, respiratory care, pre and post procedure protocols, Anti-coagulant protocols, tracheotomy care
Acute Care Registered Nurse / Hca - Edinburg , TX09/2007 - 11/2008
- Performed all Cardiac Nursing Protocols according to American Heart Association and specific Hospital for patients with active Myocardial Infarction
- Perform patient care to telemetry patients including all chest pain patients awaiting cardiac surgery, cardiac cauterization or stress testing
- Act as a patient advocate; assessing acute changes in patient status and relaying information to all members of the health care team
- Provide safety to all patients as well as educate and teach patients according to their individual needs
- Managed and Inserted all patient's Peripheral TV's
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
Patient Care Associate / Mercy Healthcare - Ballwin , MO05/2001 - 07/2005
- Completed patient treatments as directed, and assist healthcare professionals with more complex treatments
- Performed phlebotomy and EKG's, and performed glucometry
- Answered patient call lights, including hourly rounding and ensures resolution of patient issues
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety
Education and Training
Quincy College - City, State2005Associates Degree: Nursing
Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Western Governors University - City, StateExpected in 2021Bachelor of Science: RN To BSN
Online RN to BSN Program
Activities and Honors
American Nurses Association
Membership
Personal Information
License Registered , Professional Nurse, Souith Carolina since 2012.
RN License # 217928 (Registered Nurse since 7/2005)
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification ( Current 2019-2021)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (7/2018-7/2020)
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School Attended
- Quincy College
- Western Governors University
Job Titles Held:
- Acute Care Registered Nurse
- Patient Care Associate
Degrees
- Quincy College -
City,
State
2005 Associates Degree : Nursing
Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Western Governors University - City, State Expected in 2021 Bachelor of Science : RN To BSN
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