Skilled charge nurse with solid background working in critical care environments supervising RNs to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in areas including including advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing core course. Accomplished critical care Registered Nurse with 14 years of expertise in emergency services, patient care and team leadership. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety and efficiency.
- Care plan management
- Clinical Instruction
- Duty delegation
- Patient care management
- Staff training
- Patient assessments
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Diabetes management
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Triaging patient concerns
- Ventilator care
- IV drug therapy management
Forest Knolls, CA, 06/2017 - Current
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided continuous assessment of patients in ICU unit from admission to discharge.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
City, STATE, 06/2007 - Current
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Located additional community resources for patients to assist with recovery.
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Consulted with patients, collected histories and vitals, ordered labs and interpreted test results.
- Responded to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses.
- Documented patients' data, including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes.
- Analyzed therapeutic interventions to monitor risk complications and contraindications.
- Performed procedures such as intubations, central lines and chest tubes on ventilated patients.
- Met with more than 15 patients every shift to assess conditions and make care decisions.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
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School Attended
- Midwestern State University
- Walden University
- Rider High School
Job Titles Held:
- Charge Nurse
- Register Nurse Critical Care
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Science
- High School Diploma
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