11/2012 to 09/2017Internal Medicine Registered NurseFort Madison Community Hospital － Fort Madison, IowaRecorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to the geriatric community. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education to patients on medical diagnoses, medications, recovery, coping skills and community resources available.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD , DM, A-FIB. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow in a busy clinic.
06/2007 to 11/2012Medical-Surgical Registered NurseFort Madison Comminuty Hospital － Fort Madison, IowaAssisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, myocardial infarctions, new-onset A-fib, uncontrolled DM. Managed caseload of multiple patients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
05/2006 to 05/2007LPNRiver Hills － Keokuk, IowaAlong with completing my RN nursing school, I work as an LPN for nursing home clients, assisted living clients and in an Alzheimer's unit providing care, medications and education for the geriatric and disabled clients.
04/2003 to 01/2006CNALexington Square － Keokuk, IowaProvided direct care for nursing home patients.
2007Associate of Science: NursingSoutheastern Community College － Keokuk, Iowa, United StatesClinicals in inpatient psych unit, labor and delivery center, medical/surgical floor, ambulatory surgery, long-term care facility.
