Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
EMR / EHR
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Insulin medication assistance
Home care
Medication administration
Clinical documentation
Infant vitals monitoring
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Patient assessments
Charting and clinical documentation
Work History
11/2015 to Current
Home Health Registered NurseKaiser Permanente – Downey, CA,
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
02/2018 to 05/2019
LVN Pediatric NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. – Cartersville, GA,
Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution
Handled variety of nursing tasks, including medication administration, ventilation monitoring and wound care
Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings
Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit
Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
10/2017 to 05/2018
LVN Charge NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. – Cedar Bluff, VA,
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff to resolve operational difficulties and to promote interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to customer service provision
11/2015 to 05/2016
LVN Charge NurseTraymore Nursing – City, STATE,
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising nurse
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
Education
Expected in 09/2019
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio, TX, GPA:
Expected in 09/2015
Diploma: Vocational Nursing Concorde Career Institute - Grand Prairie, TX, GPA:
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