Poised and compassionate Registered Nurse with career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced hospital ERs. Remains calm under pressure and skillfully handles unruly patients, dangerous situations and stressful scenarios. Develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication skills, respectful attitude and superior patient care.
Skills
Medical records management
Patient Management
Regulatory compliance
Medication administration
Intake and discharge
Body mechanics knowledge
Diabetes management
Diagnostic tools experience
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Pediatric treatment knowledge
Adolescent treatment knowledge
Medication and IV administration
IV drug therapy management
Communication
Basic math
MS Office
People skills
Customer service
Collaboration
Multitasking
Analytical
Working collaboratively
Experience
10/2021 to Current
ER Registered NurseCatholic Health Initiative – Corbin, KY,
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
05/2019 to Current
ER Registered NurseCatholic Health Initiative – Dunlap, IA,
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Rendered direct patient care by stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
03/2018 to 05/2019
Telemetry Registered NurseTrihealth, Inc. – Batavia, OH,
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Performed rounds on 1hr basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
Communicated with patients and family members to explain conditions and medications.
Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
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