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CHARGE/STAFF NURSE/FLOAT POOL NURSE
Professional Summary
Seasoned Charge/Staff/ Float Nurse with high degree of personal flexibility and well-developed communication skills to accommodate assignment changes. Supports professional nursing care across practice setting and continuum of care to meet needs of patient and family. Participates in decision-making, leadership functions, research and quality improvement activities to enhance patient care outcomes and unit operations.
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Work History
Charge/Staff Nurse/Float Pool Nurse, 09/2013 to Current
The Pediatric Connection – Granite Shoals , TX
The Pediatric Connection – Granite Shoals , TX
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion, Intramuscular, subcutaneous injections and health care to support patient needs.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administer different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Demonstrates ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Convey treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performs ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promotes patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Oversee delivery of care for all patients on 32-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 32 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Implement interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conducts ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Lead successful 12-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Manage 7 nurses and nursing activities in 32-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Educates family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitor patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Manage patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Perform frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Explain course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implement care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse, 12/2011 to 09/2013
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville , TN
University Of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville , TN
- Provided complete 1:1 care for home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Advised and coached patients and parents progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Handled variety of nursing tasks, including medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for pediatric patients.
Senior Correctional Staff Nurse, 11/2009 to 02/2011
Orleans Parish Sheriff Office – City , STATE
Orleans Parish Sheriff Office – City , STATE
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters, including flu, gastrointestinal bugs, strep throat and lice.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications.
- Led successful 5-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications administered and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care and pain management.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Staff Nurse, 06/2006 to 07/2007
Timberlawn Mental Health Systems – City , STATE
Timberlawn Mental Health Systems – City , STATE
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
- Administered medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as directed by physicians and documented this information on patient charts
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Educated patients aged from 18 to 50 on good health practices and ways to avoid self-harm.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided and implemented individualized care plans that would meet each patient's specific needs.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Education
RN-BSN Program: Professional Nursing, 05/2018
Dillard University School Of Nursing - City
Dillard University School Of Nursing - City
- Continuing education in Nursing
- Graduated in Top 10% of Class
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Graduated with 3.8 GPA
- Majored in Nursing
- Dean's List Fall 2017
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 05/2012
Delgado Community College - City
Delgado Community College - City
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Majored in Nursing
- Graduated with 3.0 GPA
- Elected to Photographer/Historian for SPECTRUM Student Organization 2012
Diploma: Licensed Practical Nursing Program, 01/2000
Louisiana Technical College - City, State
Louisiana Technical College - City, State
- Graduated in Top 10% of Class
- Majored in Practical Nursing
Affiliations
American Nurses Association
Charity Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association
Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse 2012
- Licensed Practical Nurse 2000
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School Attended
- Dillard University School Of Nursing
- Delgado Community College
- Louisiana Technical College
Job Titles Held:
- Charge/Staff Nurse/Float Pool Nurse
- Pediatric Home Health Nurse
- Senior Correctional Staff Nurse
- Staff Nurse
Degrees
- RN-BSN Program : Professional Nursing , 05/2018
Associate Degree in Nursing : Nursing , 05/2012
Diploma : Licensed Practical Nursing Program , 01/2000
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