Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 22+ year record in the medical and dental field and looking for challenging, long-term position.
Skills
Strong medical ethic
Patient education and counseling
Documenting vitals
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Immunization skills
Medication and IV administration
Medical assessment
Follow-up calls
Experience
09/2002 to Current
CDAEF-RNUs Oncology, Inc. – Atlanta, GA,
Provide Dental patient care in a family Dental practice setting.
Duties include obtaining a current medical health history, performing dental assessments, helping in diagnosis of dental complaints and or concerns, and following thru with dental treatment care.
I assist with Dental procedures, minor oral surgery, Dental Radiography, dental charting, Infection control practices, Dental patient education, administration and monitoring of patients on Nitrous Oxide.
Conduct clinical ordering of Dental Products for our practice.
Educated patients on techniques to optimize oral hygiene, control plaque and protect teeth and gums.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Took patient blood pressure, pulse and temperature and accurately recorded results in patient charts.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Built loyal patient following and retained return patients by providing empathetic and caring service.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed all confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Followed dentists' directions for giving patients desensitizing agents to prepare for anesthetic administration.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
01/2006 to 05/2006
RNBickford Senior Living – Oswego, IL,
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
09/1998 to 09/2002
CMASpencer Family Care – City, STATE,
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analysis.
Performed, validated and reported laboratory tests for prognosis, diagnosis, treatment and research.
Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Administered rapid tests such as Strep to help clinical staff assess conditions. Performed EKG's per doctors orders.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Education and Training
Expected in 01/2006 to to
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, IA, GPA:
Expected in 05/1997 to to
CMA: Medical Assistant Iowa Lakes Community College - Spencer, IA, GPA:
Expected in 05/1994 to to
High School Diploma: Spencer High School - Spencer, IA, GPA:
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