Patient-focused Interventional Radiology Nurse experienced in providing exceptional care to critically ill patients. A calm and smart individual able to remain polished and gentle even under extreme stress. Considered a great resource and mentor for newly hired nurses.
Fully credentialed Registered Nurse trained in conducting diverse routine and special radiology procedures, including biopsies, cardiac catheterizations and angiographies. Seek to apply demonstrated expertise gained over 12-year career and pursue dynamic position in fast-paced environment. Basic conversational skills in English.
Skills
Patient care
Issue resolution
Established nursing procedures
Physician collaboration
Information documentation
Workplace safety
Cross-functional collaboration
Work History
Interventional Radiology Nurse, 02/2012 to Current Akron Children's Hospital – Ashland, OH,
Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients
Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments
Educated patients on conditions and illnesses and provided insight on techniques to help improve health
Noted individual patient risk factors such as allergens to contrast agents and made every available accommodation
Reviewed procedure results, formed well-qualified opinions and generated reports detailing findings
Reported findings to physicians with priority on abnormal results to achieve prompt patient treatment
Managed patient treatment and care by coordinating with diverse medical professionals in radiology and other medical fields
Kept work and patient areas clean, orderly and well-stocked to promote efficiency
Interviewed patients and reviewed documented histories to gain solid picture of relevant data
Supported patient physical and emotional comfort by taking care in positioning, responding to questions and using effective calming strategies
Managed aseptic techniques to control infection risk and protect both patients and staff
Followed safety protocols at all times to minimize radiation exposure and potential for incidents with staff or patients
Supported patients by keeping private and confidential information concealed in adherence to regulations and procedures
Telemertry/ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse, 10/2009 to 02/2012 Mission Regional Medical Center – Dover, NJ,
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of critically ill patients in challenging holding areas environment
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 2-5 patients daily
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Provided exceptional care to 2-3 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Cared for patients in 32-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Intensive Care Registered Nurse, 06/2007 to 10/2009 St. Francis Medical Center – City, STATE,
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and learning workshops
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of critically ill patients in challenging fast paced environment
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
Education
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 05/2007 Rogers State University - Claremore, OK GPA:
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