Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency and critical patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Hands-on Registered Nurse showcasing 3-4 year career history overseeing triage and coordinating care in busy hospital setting. Known for having the poise and polish to professionally handle difficult personalities and remaining calm in stressful situations. Cultivating lasting relationships with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other stakeholders through effective communication, dynamic time management and nursing skills.
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Management
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Emergency Care
Infection Control
Critical Care
Strong clinical judgment
Trauma recovery
Acute care expertise
Sanitation
Sepsis Prevention and Treatment
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse, 11/2019 - Current Chi Health – Des Moines, IA,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse, 01/2019 - 07/2019 Citi Trends, Inc. – Rocky Mount, NC,
Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over multiple patients daily.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
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.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse, 10/2017 - 01/2019 Providence Medical Center 4 North – City, STATE,
Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in hospital environment.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Store Sales Associate, 01/2011 - 06/2017 Fort Leavenworth Commissary – City, STATE,
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Pursued resolutions to achieve complete customer satisfaction, including tracking down hard-to-find merchandise at diverse locations.
Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Maintained customer satisfaction while handling product returns quickly and professionally.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, arranging according to size or color and preparing attractive displays.
Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Fielded questions and solved problems by informing customers of current promotions and store policies.
Opened and closed store independently when needed and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Skilled using cash register, including processing sales discounts and refunds.
Trained new associates on cash register operations including opening, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
Maintained clean personal appearance, modeled store's outfits when working clothing department settings and wore uniforms per company policy.
Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
Provided high-level customer service through friendly approach, strong professionalism and timely assistance with customer transactions.
Checked amount details and fraud markers for transaction papers such as checks and money orders.
Monitored customer behaviors and upheld strict protocols to prevent theft of assets.
Coordinated daily cash reconciliation in high-volume location.
Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2011 - Leavenworth Sr High School - Leavenworth, KS GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing , Expected in 12/2016 - Kansas City Kansas Community College - Kansas City, KS GPA:
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