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Professional Summary
Caring Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with experience treating a variety of acute and chronic illness in patients suffering from substance abuse. Talented at performing patient consultations, administering appropriate medication and treatment and maintaining patient records. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be flexible.
Skills
Wellness strategies
Preventive Care
Effective written and verbal communication
Protocol compliance
Adult health management
Patient coordination
Acute and chronic conditions
Lab results interpretation
Patient education
Prescribed SSRIs for patients suffering from depression made referrals to appropriate mental health services when requiring intervention beyond scope of practice.
Work History
08/2018 to CurrentAPRN Dacco | Lakeland, FL,
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Diagnosed and responded to illnesses and physical conditions through therapeutic measures, including prescription of medication and health counseling and education.
Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and inhalers for variety of different health conditions.
Delivered high level of care and service to patients through non-traditional methods, including email, video chat and online assessments.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions often related to previous poor lifestyle choices. Diagnosed and treated patients with history of substance abuse who often suffered from STDs, Hep C, skin abscess, etc.
Coordinated Type and Type patient care for over Number patients daily.
03/2010 to 05/2018RNCommon Spirit | Goodyear, AZ,
Provided care to terminal patients in their home environment. Stabilized patient symptoms and educated caregivers to provide adequate care to their loved ones.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
05/2009 to 03/2010RNCommon Spirit | Gretna, NE,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
05/2007 to 02/2008CNABrightspring Health Services | Reading, PA,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Expected in 06/2018 to to Master of Science | NursingChamberlain College Of Nursing, , GPA: Status -
Expected in 05/2016 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingChamberlain College Of Nursing, , GPA: Status -
Expected in 05/2009 to to Associate of Science | NursingSomerset Community College, Somerset, KY, GPA: Status -
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