Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 20 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to provide exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role. Driven, hardworking Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, and clinical expertise. Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, and patient assistance. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
08/2018 to Current
Registered Nurse, ICUDch – Fayette, AL,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 2 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
07/2013 to 08/2018
Nursing TechnicianCatholic Health Initiative – Englewood, CO,
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Aided 10-15 patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing, and assisting in feeding. Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Updated patient charts using HBOC and MEDITECH systems with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, and recording intake and output information.
Worked with registered nurses and related staff to develop and implement treatment plans.
05/2000 to 07/2013
Unit SecretaryBlessing Health System – Macomb, IL,
Completed skilled administrative work to support all office staff and operational requirements.
Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks to meet team goals.
Provided information for patient admissions, discharges to foster timely processing.
Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
Managed incoming calls and directed them to the appropriate department.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
Organized 10-15 patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
Education
Expected in 09/2021
Bachelor of Arts: Nursing Administration Chamberlain University - Downers Grove, IL GPA:
Expected in 06/2018
Associate of Science: Nursing Wor-Wic Community College - Downers Grove, IL, GPA:
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