Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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
Critical Thinking
Interdepartmental Functions Coordination
Verbal and Written Communication
Employee Supervision
Employee Work Scheduling
Decision Making
Time Management
Patient Care Assessment
Facility Oversight
Performance Monitoring
Problem Resolution
Clinical Staff Management
HIPAA Guidelines
Patient Advocacy
Creative Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Patient Condition Monitoring
Care Coordination
Patient Care Oversight
Accurate Documentation
Clear Patient Communication
Procedure Assistance
Compassionate and Caring
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Monitoring Vital Signs
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Diagnostic Test Ordering
Infection Control Procedures
Delegation and Motivation
Test Interpretations
Diagnostic Test Evaluations
Treatment Recommendations
Work History
House Supervisor, 06/2019 - Current Tower Health – Reading, PA,
Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
Provided emergency response during shifts and when on-call.
Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
Oversaw lab work and testing procedures.
Motivated and supervised Numerous RNs and ancillary staff in delivering quality patient care.
Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 73-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to many employees across multiple departments.
Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
RN, ICU, 07/2015 - 06/2019 Ascension Health – Colon, MI,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Documented work in Cerner and EPIC and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing Science, Expected in 05/2012 - RSU - Claremore, OK, GPA:
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