Experienced Registered Nurse that brings demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-oriented care. Committed to working with physicians and other multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Attentive and caring preceptor that is dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge. Motivated nursing professional that is devoted to enhancing quality of care, safety and patient outcomes.
Skills
Epic EHR Management
Coordinating referrals
Patient education and counseling
Staff Development and Precepting
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Taking vitals
Patient care planning
Gastrostomy tube care
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Emotional awareness
Seizure management
Follow-up calls
Culturally-sensitive care
Patient Care
Medication and IV administration
Mobility Assistance
Long-Term Care
Intake and discharge
Flow sheet charting
Palliative and Pain Management
Medical assessment
Colostomy care familiarity
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Documenting vitals
Strong medical ethic
SBAR communication
Family and patient support
Body mechanics knowledge
Culturally sensitive
Patient record auditing
Duty delegation
Patient care management
Performance management
Patient assessments
Staff training
Quality assurance controls
IV drug therapy management
Experience
02/2018 to Current
Charge Registered NurseHalifax Health – Orange City, FL,
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Prioritized care and assessed needs through skilled triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
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.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
10/2015 to 02/2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiac TelemetrySt. Joseph Health – Riverside, CA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 36-bed medical-surgical unit.
Managed central and PICC lines.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Applied clinical skills professionally, including managing central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Conducted telemetry monitoring on patients, recording cardiac rhythm data.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
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.
06/2014 to 09/2015
Registered NurseHca – Mason, OH,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
09/2009 to 04/2012
Patient Care TechnicianAvera Health – Granite Falls, MN,
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Assisted patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Attended to patients in 36-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education and Training
Expected in 10/2021
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion, IN GPA:
Expected in 12/2011
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Kishwaukee College - Malta, IL GPA:
Activities and Honors
Kishwaukeerking on obtaining my Bachelors in Science for Nursing.
Certifications
BLS certified through the American Heart Association: 2006- current
ACLS certified through the American Heart Association: 2015- current
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