Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Skills
Patient Care Planning
Chronic Disease Management
Patient Care
Staff Management
Dementia Knowledge
Treatment Planning
Staff education
Clinical Training
Work History
03/2020 to Current
Charge NurseCamp Recovery – Norcross, GA,
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
07/2019 to 01/2020
Charge Licensed Practical NurseQuince Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Memphis, TN,
Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
10/2018 to 05/2019
Licensed Practical NurseUpper Chesapeake Health – Havre De Grace, MD,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
11/2016 to 10/2018
Home Hospice NurseCitrus Valley Health Partners – Covina, CA,
Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Expected in
: Nursing Eastern Oklahoma State College - Wilburton, OK GPA:
Expected in 06/2012
Vocational Degree: Practical Nursing Kiamichi Technology Center - Idabel - Idabel, OK GPA:
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