TwentyTwo years of experience in the Emergency Department as Nurse Manager at the American Legion Hospital, Crowley, LA.
I have maintained a strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient and employee satisfaction.
Seeking leadership role in Lamm Home Health as Director of Nurses.
I have worked as a field nurse in the home health setting on as needed basis for twenty years.I am presently employed by MD Home Health in the field nurse capacity.
CPR certified through American Heart Association as an instructor.
ACLS certified Instructor through the American Heart Association.
PALS certified instructor through the American Heart Association.
Crisis Prevention Intervention certified Instructor.
Member if the Emergency Nurses Association
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Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within ER Department.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Provided in home care to patients with a variety of illnesses.
Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Managed team of medical support personnel.
Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Acted as patient advocate andimplemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Received Outstanding Student Award.
Studied long term illnesses and care needs of the patients.
Medication administration to include purpose, action, dose, frequency and route.
Graduated the RN program. Prepared to take NCLEX Exam for Registered Nurse.
I have work in all areas of healthcare since graduating in 1985.
I am currently managing the Emergency Department on a full time basis and working as a field RN on as needed basis.
Registered for the 2014 fall session. Began in 2003 taking 3 hours per semester with family emergencies causing delays in completing the full course.
I plan to continue the courses until I have completed all requirements.
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