Caring Nurse with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design and execution.
Enthusiastic Nurse dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.
Skills
Patient evaluation/intervention
Patient-focused care
Compassionate
Efficient and reliable team player
Adaptable
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with diverse populations
Case planning
Effective time management
Treatment and discharge planning
First Aid certification
Neurology awareness
Acute care experience
Disease prevention and intervention education
Palliative care awareness
Diagnostic tools familiarity
Intravenous therapy comprehension
Patient evaluation/intervention
Work History
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, - Trinity Health Corporation – Conshohocken, ,
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges.
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, 02/2016 - Current Ramsey Health Care – City, ,
Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and co-morbid chronic pain conditions.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
Monitored client census by using the Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Care Assistant, Current - Current Dept Health And Human Services – City, , Various units within the Royal Hobart Hospital campus as well as Forensic Mental Health
Senior Rehabilitation Coach, 2010 - 08/2013 Albano Health Care – City, ,
Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, disc prolapse, whiplash, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, stroke and neuropathies.
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Education
Diploma of Nursing: Nursing, Expected in 2015 - Chisholm - Berwick , GPA:
Certificate: Senior First Aide, Expected in 2015 - Chisholm - Berwick, GPA:
Certificate: Medical Terminology, Expected in 2009 - Polytechnic of Tasmania - Tasmania, GPA:
Certificate: Cert 1V Aged Care, Expected in 2009 - Polytechnic of Tasmania - Tasmania, GPA:
Certifications
Current registration with AHPRA
IVT competent
Current CPR training and police check exp 2017
Working with Children Check ex 2017
During induction training for the facilities I now am employed - manual handling, fire and evacuation, codes, open disclosure, patient centered care.
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