ambulatory care nurse resume example with 5+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Skilled Ambulatory Care Nurse proficient in facilitating therapeutic patient and family-centered care and making critical decisions during periods of high patient volume. Excellence in managing multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness. Sound clinical judgment in primary and preventive care.
Skills
Monitoring Vital Signs
Accurate Documentation
Infection Control
Critical Thinking
Patient Care Assessment
Experience
01/2023 to CurrentHome Health NurseHca | San Marcos, TX,
Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial issues of patient's condition throughout procedures.
Evaluated patient's response to treatment, implementing needed adjustment
Facilitated medication management, monitoring for side effects.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
07/2022 to 12/2022Licensed Practical NurseAledade | Exton, PA,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to both pediatric and adult patients.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
05/2005 to 01/2010Licensed Practical Nurse- Ambulatory CareVernon Memorial Healthcare | Soldiers Grove, WI,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to diabetic and sickle cell patients.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
07/2001 to 03/2003Charge NurseCompany Name | City, State,
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes and sepsis.
11/2001 to 07/2003Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name | City, State,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2001 to to Certificate in Practical Nursing | Practical NursingSUNY Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NYGPA:
3.6 GPA
Graduated with High Honors
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Expected in to to | LPN To BSNExcelsior College, Albany, NYGPA:
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