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CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a 40+ year progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Work History
Northside Duluth 3620 Howell Ferry Rd. - Charge NurseDuluth, GA10/2010 - 01/2020
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety in Gastroenterology.
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 5 to 26] patients per day .
  • Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Documented all information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to shift supervisors and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
  • Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
  • Ensured quality patient care and maintenance of rooms in alignment with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Effectively addressed rapid response situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Worked as part of interdisciplinary and rapid response team to determine each patients' imaging and assessment needs in order to develop and initiate appropriate care plans.
  • Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Streamlined all steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
  • Provided high-quality care to patients of all ages.
  • Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Collaborated with doctors and staff members to ensure quality care.
  • Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
  • Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
  • Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to various settings, including home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
  • Managed JP drains, Tru-close drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
  • Performed real-time chart audits for all patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
  • Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
  • Evaluated skills of all nursing personnel and verified staff certifications were valid and up-to-date.
  • Managed various medications and treatments, which included , IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular injections and moderate sedation for GI procedures.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth - Shift Supervisor IR/GI 2006-2009Duluth, GA08/2007 - 10/2010
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • Oversaw and managed [Number] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Gwinnett Medical Center - Endoscopy Staff NurseDuluth, GA09/2001 - 10/2020
  • Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
  • Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
  • Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
  • Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
  • Collect and prepare specimens for cytology, microbiology, and pathology.
  • Facilitated patient discharge by preparing equipment, educational materials, and pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Assisted medical staff by preparing patients for procedures.
  • Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasounds.
  • Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures.
  • Generate and complete daily sterilization, endo flush, and endoscopy scope logs.
  • Prepared day surgery and operating rooms for patients by ordering and stocking equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration.
  • Set up endoscopy suites with equipment and supplies needed for procedures.
  • Coordinated allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within facility and established guidelines for efficient, economical use.
  • Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Created and maintained computerized record management systems to record and process data and generate reports.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
Skills
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Culturally-sensitive
  • Personal care needs
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Shared governance
  • Procedure preparations
  • Care plan development
  • Precepting
  • Employee evaluation
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Medical evaluation
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Relationship building
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient check-ins
  • Gastrostomy buttons experience
  • Patient evaluation
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Patient management
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient privacy
  • Staff supervision
  • Supply restocking
  • Direct patient care
  • Managing deadlines
  • Family education
Education
Duke UniversityDurham, NCBachelor of Science: Nursing
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Northside Duluth 3620 Howell Ferry Rd.
  • Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth
  • Gwinnett Medical Center

School Attended

  • Duke University

Job Titles Held:

  • Charge Nurse
  • Shift Supervisor IR/GI 2006-2009
  • Endoscopy Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing

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