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Summary
Registered Nurse for over 35 years. Worked in several areas of hospital nursing as a float. Assumed several projects to improve staff success and improve patient outcomes. Held positions of staff nurse, assistant head nurse, resource nurse, lead staff in outpatient cardiac catherization unit. I held national certification in Med-Surg Nursing and Community Health Nursing. During hospital employment, maintained PALS, ACLS, & BSL certification.
Skills
Medication and IV administration and Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
Disease Prevention and Management
Staff Development and Precepter
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Nursing Plan Development
Patient Care and Education
Patient Assessment and Care
Policy and procedure compliance and state and federal regulatory compliance. Patient confidentiality
Patient rights advocacy
Experience
08/2012 to 03/2016Adjunct FacultyThe Chicago School Of Professional Psychology | Anaheim, CA,
Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
Delivered in-depth instruction in various topics, including hand hygiene, sterile technique, taking & documenting vital signs, dressing change both clean & sterile technique, medication calculations and administration, physical assessment and documentation, psychophysiology of certain medical conditions.
Worked collaboratively with faculty members to design curriculum for licensed practical nurse courses.
Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering all required topics and learning objectives.
Wrote and filed reports detailing course activities and student progress.
Collaborated with fellow staff members to promote positive and welcoming learning environment.
Supervised students in the clinical settings- hospital clinics and long-term care facilities.
04/2011 to 04/2012RN Staff NurseSt Joseph School Of Nursing | North Providence, RI,
Provided skilled direct nursing care to pre & post operative patients in Surgical department.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with tests and minor procedures.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in understandable terminology.Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
06/1982 to 10/2010Registered NurseCommon Spirit | Sugar Land, TX,
Worked in many capacities- staff nurse, resource nurse, assistant head nurse, and head unit staff in outpatient cardiac catheterization unit,
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Past certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and national certification in med-surg nursing and community health nursing.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Delivered compassionate treatment to all patients.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after procedure by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2010Bachelor of Science | NursingPhoenix University, , GPA:
Expected in 06/1982Associate of Science | NursingHartnell College, Salinas, CAGPA:
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