Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Medicine administration
Endoscope maintenance
Drawing blood
Emergency protocols
MSM and sunrise MR charting
Aseptic techniques
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
Experience
06/2019 to Current
Endoscopy NurseCatholic Health Initiative – Glendale, AZ,
Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
06/2015 to 07/2019
Float Pool Staff NurseSt. Joseph Health – San Juan Capistrano, CA,
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
06/2010 to 06/2015
ED Registered NurseBjc Healthcare – Bethalto, IL,
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on numerous incoming patients daily.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2007
Associate of Science: Nursing St. Vincent’s Nursing School - Staten Island, NY GPA:
Expected in 06/2021
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Chamberlain University - Downers Grove, IL GPA:
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