RN with more than 21 years of experience in perioperative nursing, ER and ICU. Experience in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining quality care. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in all area's of patient care.
Prepared patients for procedures such as stents, IVC filters, ablation catheters and pacemaker installations/changes.
Documentation of procedure, implants, medication given, patient status prior, during and upon completion of procedure
Administered medications during procedures to reduce problems from anxiety, blood pressure and pain. Assessed patients before and after procedures monitored sites for bleeding.
Educated patient and family regarding procedure, medication, incision, post op expectations, restrictions and care.
Travel OR RN Position with LRS Healthcare 26 weeks.
Circulator in surgical department consisting of General Surgery (adults and Peds), GYN, Orthopedics, ENT Neuro, Spine and plastic procedures.
Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure.
Documentation of surgical procedure, implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
Travel RN with Aya Healthcare Services-13 week assignment.
Circulator in surgical department consisting of General Surgery (adults and Peds), GYN, Orthopedics, ENT Neuro, Spine and plastic procedures.
Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure.
Documentation of surgical procedure, implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post-op care and recovery.
Travel RN with Lancesoft assigned to Royal Caribbean for 45 day Medical assignment.
Assessment and care of passengers and staff needing medical treatment during cruise.
Administered medications, Obtained xray when needed and documented patient care and conditions.
Performed Monthly Health screening for full time staff working on vessel, including labs and xray.
Performed water testing upon entering ports.
Performed daily checks in Medical department of all laboratory machines, xray machine, crash carts.
Performed inventory of all medications housed on vessel.
Responded to emergent calls regarding any passengers and crew staff while on duty.
Travel RN 13 week assignment with Aya Healthcare
Circulator in surgical department consisting of general surgery, orthopedics and Endoscopy cases.
Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, Implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post -op care and recovery.
Supervised and Coordinated OR Staff and Schedules for 7 operating rooms, Pre-admit, Pre-post as well as Pacu.
Coordinated surgical cases, physicians to ensure timely and efficient flow of surgical cases.
Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability. Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
Credentialed Epic trainer for Surgical department. Promoted from Circulator position.
I remain PRN.
Day Charge RN-Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Supervised staff as well as 20 inpatients including 5-6 ICU/Vent patients. Performed daily nursing duties/care including administering of medication and performing wound care. Educated patient's caregivers and families on diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Delegated assignments to RN's, LPN's and CNA's as well as staff supervision.
Staff Nurse in 16 bed Emergency room.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients as ordered by MD.
Obtained Vitals, EKG's, assisted with bedside procedures as needed. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Staff Nurse in 12 bed Emergency room.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients as ordered by MD.
Obtained Vitals, EKG's, assisted with bedside procedures as needed. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Admission and care of patients in 6 bed Burn unit. Duties included Charge RN, Triage of incoming patients as well as burn patients in ER. Medication administration, wound care and hydrotherapy. Coordination of care and discharge.
Circulator in surgical department consisting of general surgery, orthopedics
gyn, endoscopy, neurology and ent.
Ensured safety of patient during and following surgical procedure. Documentation of surgical procedure, Implants, supplies, staff members and patient interventions. Educated patients and family members regarding surgical procedure intra-op and post -op care and recovery.
Triaged and treated high-volume case load in busy emergency room setting. Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Staffed Labor and Delivery unit as well as ER in small critical access facility consisting of 25 beds. Duties included assessment and care of patients presenting to Er. Also staffed labor and delivery unit. Provided care to patients presenting in labor as well as unplanned C sections.
Home Health RN- provided care to home bound patients. Provided education and teaching to patients regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments such as wound care and IV therapy. Coordinated care and treatment plan with physician, patient, family as well as agency staff.
Admission and assessment of home bound patients. Performed wound care, provided education regarding disease process medications, provided updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns. Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Circulator in Surgery Department General Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT as well as GYN Procedures.
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