Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Team Building
Detail-Oriented
Creative Problem Solving
Needs Assessment
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Henrico CBOC, 06/2021 to Current Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center – City, STATE,
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
Relayed information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room, 08/2020 to 07/2021 Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center – City, STATE,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
Inserted peripheral IVs.
Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
Attached, connected and operated electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
Preformed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg/Oncology , 07/2009 to 03/2020 South Side Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Used Cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Diploma : Practical Nursing, Expected in 05/2009 Medical Careers Institute - Richmond , GPA:
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