Reliable employee seeking an RN position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Patient-focused RN offering 12+ -years of background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Skills
Staff Education
HIPAA Compliance
Teaching
Staff Development
Patient Care
Staff Management
Infection Control
Teamwork
Medication Administration
Rehabilitation
Treatment Planning
Long-Term Care
Quality Management
Home Health Care
New Hire Orientation
Disease Prevention
Education
Hocking CollegeNelsonville, OHExpected in 08/2013Associate Degree In Nursing:NursingGPA:Status
Work History
Touchstone CommunitiesADON
San Antonio- Cso, TX, 10/2018Current
Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
Organized and facilitated daily department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
LifescapeRegistered Nurse
Rapid City, SD, 01/201405/2020
Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development.
Assisted with development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
Managed new employee orientation training process
Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
Life Care Centers Of AmericaNurse Unit Manager
Orange Park, FL, 01/201405/2020
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and developed treatment plans.
Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Worked many hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
North Kansas City HospitalLPN
North Kansas City, MO, 09/201312/2013
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
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