Experienced Registered Nurse with a diverse background experience. Optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. With a patient first approach.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Goal-oriented and welcoming with proven history of modernizing traditional offices to maximize patient satisfaction.
Dedicated to organization and collaboration with over fifteen years in the medical field.
Skills
Good telephone etiquette
Compassion
Multitasking abilities
Critical thinking
Customer Service
Computer proficiency
Planning and Coordination
Patient education and counseling
Training and mentoring
Responsible
Teamwork
Cultural awareness
Work History
Bed Management Coordinator , 04/XXX8 - Current Atlantic Health System – Kinnelon, NJ,
Coordinate bed placement for patients within the SSM regional hospitals, including St Louis University Hospital, St Joe Health in St Charles, St. Clare in Fenton, St Mary’s, DePaul and St Joe in Lake St Louis to meet their specific need. From the Emergency Department, Pacu, Cath lab, internal movements, as well as bringing patients in from outside hospitals.
Receive calls from outside hospitals, physicians office, clinics and urgent cares. Connect with appropriate providers for acceptance into the SSM regional hospitals. Collaborate with other health care professionals to provide optimal care for the needs of the patient.
Escalate any denials that may be an EMTALA violation
Review charts for behavioral health patients and place them into the needed hospitals according to their specific needs while following SSM protocols and policies.
Access Center RN, 12/XXX2 - 03/XXX8 Uchealth – Thornton, CO,
Recieved and coordinate the processing of all phone calls made to physicians access line external sources for potential patient transfers. Evaluate the purpose of the call to facilitate timely connection to appropriate Doctor.
Functioned as a clinical expert to centralize and simplify the process of providing appropriate level of care for internal and external providers.
Followed the chain of command if there was a chance of an EMTALA violation.
Worked as team member along side of house supervisor.
Answered the code stemi/code stroke call line and coordinated paging system for the call team in either scenario. Connected physicians for clinical report for arrival from outside hospitals.
Bed placement coordinator
Psych call liaison between external and internal sources and assigning appropriate beds to those patients.
Oncology Nurse, 11/2009 - 12/XXX2 Dignity Health – Highland, CA,
Oncology Nurse as well as Charge nurse on unit.
Provided pt care to oncology patients as well as medical patients. liased between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of .
Preformed all tasks with a patient care focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Provided end of life care with compassion to patients and their loved ones.
Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
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Registered Nurse, LTAC, 10/2006 - 11/2009 Mission Health System, Inc – Lake Toxaway, NC,
Nights shift charge nurse. Management of clinical oversight in 32 bed facility
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
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.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing: Nursing, Expected in 08/2006 - Shawnee Community College - Ullin, IL GPA:
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