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CHARGE NURSE
Summary

Adaptable medical professional demonstrating seven years of knowledge and expertise in healthcare. Dedicated to effectively managing teams and fostering excellent patient care. Enthusiastically pursuing a Charge Nurse opportunity to apply leadership and management skills.

Skills
  • Procedure development
  • Care plan management
  • Patient record auditing
  • Resource assignment
  • Staff training
  • Clinical Instruction
  • Patient assessments
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
Experience
Houston Methodist | Austin , TXCharge Nurse01/2020 - Current
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Recorded patient reactions to drugs and initiated wound management protocols.
  • Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Hearth Management | Vestal , NYAssistant Director of Nursing09/2015 - 01/2020
  • Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
  • Restructured patient satisfaction surveys to cover every step of patient journey to understand what matters most to every patient.
  • Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
  • Reviewed incident reports for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
  • Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
  • Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
  • Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
  • Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
  • Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Coordinated care for up to 67 patients per shift in busy SNF setting.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Mercy Healthcare | Camdenton , MOLicensed Practical Nurse08/2014 - 05/2015
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Mercy Healthcare | Charleston , ARLicensed Practical Nurse09/2013 - 08/2014
Education and Training
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope | City, StateAssociate of Arts in General Studies09/2013
University of Arkansas Community College-Hope | City, StateTechnical Certificate in Practical Nursing09/2013
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School Attended

  • University of Arkansas Community College-Hope

Job Titles Held:

  • Charge Nurse
  • Assistant Director of Nursing
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts in General Studies
    Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing

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