Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
• triage of multiple patients in ER setting and implement level of priority • exceptional assessment skills of all age groups • proficient with IV and blood draw skills • ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills • ability to assess and address patient’s individual needs • knowledge of Cerner, Sorian and Meditech computerized charting | • conscientious of infection control and sterile procedures • strong ability to educate and inform patients regarding their test or procedure • collaborates and informs physician(s) of patients status and concerns • mindful of safety practices as the patients 5 rights and the work place environment • strong team player and accountable • preceptor to new employees and students |
~ INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY NURSE
• knowledge and patient care of shoulder Arthrograms, hip injections/ aspirations, interventional care of dialysis catheters and AV/ fistula shunts, angiograms;angioplasty/stent placement in lower extremities, nephrostomy tube insertions and exchanges, aspira catheters, aport studies , PICC lines, vertebroplasties/kyphoplasties
• administering medications for conscious sedation procedures and patient monitoring
• patient care management during CT guided and ultrasound guided biopsies, aspirations and drainages
• lead IR Nurse preceptor to cross train cardiology nurses and new employee
~ CARDIOLOGY CATH LAB NURSE
• knowledge of pre and post care for cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, pulse generator changes, linq insertions
~ RADIATION ONCOLOGY NURSE ( 10/19 to present)
• monitoring patients weight, vital signs
• teaching patients radiation therapy side effects and management
• use of Aria 11 and 15 computerized charting
• assisting doctor and obtaining insurance auths for follow up radiology test
• W.C.A. HOSPITAL 05/08 to 06/16
~ INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY NURSE(see above)
~RADIOLOGY/CT NURSE ; cross trained in PET/CT and MRI
• patient teaching of these modalities
• knowledge of MRI SAFETY
• knowledge and administration of different contrast for each test
• ability to manage adverse reaction to IV contrast
• assessment of kidney function lab work and any interfering medications
• W.C.A. HOSPITAL 05/04 to 05/08
~ EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
• include all duties as described previously as a ER Nurse
• assisted multiple physicians with sterile tray set up, cast and splint application
• crutch training with patients
• assisted with MD bedside procedures as spinal taps, central line insertions, suprapubic catheter insertions
• administering medications for conscious sedation with patient monitoring
• preceptor to multiple new RN’s
• W.C.A. HOSPITAL 10/98 to 05/04
~ CARDIAC TELEMETRY NURSE
• relief charge night nurse for unit and LPN ‘s
• preceptor for new nurses
• cardiac monitoring/ interpretation
• reporting changes to physicians
• proficient with administering IV drips as cardizem, dopamine and heparin
• able to perform nursing procedures as IV restarts, foley catheters, insertion of NG tubes
• knowledge of management of patients with CHF
• ability to identify a medical crisis and seek help for intervention utilizing BLS and ACLS if needed
• W.C.A. Hospital 05/ 94 to 10/98
~ MEDICAL FLOOR NURSE
• relief charge nurse on 3 to 11 p shift
• Cared for patients with multiple conditions as, long term ventilated patients, severe COPD/ Asthma , severe decubitus ulcerated wounds, alcohol detox population, patients receiving venous and peritoneal dialysis, patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, cellulitis, altered mental status/confusion , infectious diseases and sepsis
• administered wide range of IV, P.O. subcutaneous and intramuscular medications
• IV certified
• administration of blood and blood products
• insertion of Foley catheters , NG tubes, nasal and trach suction, and performed wound care and dressing changes
~ Assistant Secretary for the fire department 2018 to current
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