Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Looking for new opportunities in Nursing because you never stop learning.
Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students utilizing instructional techniques including hands-on and laboratory curriculum.
Managed daily operations by delivering laboratory instruction, curriculum implementation, student advisement and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.
Kept instruction up-to-date by improving instructional materials, ordering equipment and supplies and using learning modalities such as instructional technology.
Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.
Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and instructed on tasks, including managing clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
Evaluated and monitored progress of several students to promote positive outcomes.
Optimized learning plans by quantifying student progress through test administration.
Frequently provided educational lectures to students.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse, 02/2011 - 06/2021 Community Health System – Fort Wayne, IN,
Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy as needed.
Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every renal patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
Learned through hands-on experience about proper renal functions, various types of renal diseases and dialytic treatment.
Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects.
Participated in discussions with physicians to inform of significant patient health changes.
Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
Administered medications to several patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Documented all therapies, including PD and HHD to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Participated in continuing education programs and accredited workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Cared for patients recovering from surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
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