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Professional Summary
Experienced charge nurse with over eight years of experience in endoscopy. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
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Work History
Charge Nurse, 05/2013 to Current
Eye Specialty Group – Memphis , TN
Eye Specialty Group – Memphis , TN
- Independently organize a smooth and efficient patient flow of busy endoscopy unit overseeing 23 employees and providing safe patient care to 40-50 procedural patients daily.
- Overseeing new hires have adequate training in unit and proper check offs.
- Delegate staff assignments on a rotational basis, schedule patient procedures, coordinating with doctors on procedure start times or delays, receiving hand-off reports from floor nurses, admitting/pre-op patients, circulator nurse when needed, PACU (phase II) nurse when needed.
- Provide direct safe patient care when needed.
- Anticipate unit needs (staffing).
- Knowledgeable of hospital policies.
- Consent patients for procedures.
- Administer medications, draw necessary labs for procedures or urine pregnancy tests.
- Charge/ bill for endoscopy procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
- Participated in [Type] policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led successful [Number]-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Endoscopy staff nurse, 03/2012 to 05/2013
Baptist Health - Alabama – Montgomery , AL
Baptist Health - Alabama – Montgomery , AL
- Effectively and efficiently admitted patients for a fast-paced outpatient facility.
- Recovered phase II patients after procedures and safely discharged home after post op instructions given.
- Screened patients before procedures to ensure a safe procedural process.
Staff medical/surgical nurse, 03/2012
ICON HOSPITAL, PRN – City , STATE
ICON HOSPITAL, PRN – City , STATE
- Effectively and with dignity cared for six in patients with different/ multiple medical conditions.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary team to provide quality and effective patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science: NursingUniversity of Texas - City, State
Associates Degree: NursingHouston Community College - City, State
Additional Information
- Texas Nursing License-
- ACLS ( Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Exp. 2022
- BLS ( Basic Life Support) Exp. 2022
Awards
ICARE Award- 2019
Employee of the month- 2017
Bi-lingual
Speak, read and write Spanish
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School Attended
- University of Texas
- Houston Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Charge Nurse
- Endoscopy staff nurse
- Staff medical/surgical nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associates Degree : Nursing
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