Dedicated RN with 5+ years clinical experience seeking nursing position requiring a strong medical foundation, organizational, and interpersonal relationship skills
Skills
Strong leadership ability in managing staff and maintaining professional model
Proficient at prioritizing and meeting deadlines
Conversational spanish speaking
Advocate for patient/family
Strong clinical judgment and ability to think critically and intervene appropriately
Tracheostomy care, TPN, IV therapy
Interpretation of EKG
Management of wounds
Work History
06/2013 to Current
Medical/Surgical, Traumatic Brain Injury RNCatholic Health Initiative – Carlisle, IA,
Provides direct patient care to post-operative, rehabilitation, and acute brain injury patients
Closely monitors acute stroke patients and intervenes promptly with any changes in status
Monitors heart rate, rhythm, and conduction changes of all telemetry patients
Facilitates family training to provide ongoing support and care to patients after discharge
03/2013 to 06/2013
Medical/Surgical RNTrinity Health Corporation – Oakbrook Terrace, IL,
Managed medication administration, assessment, treatments, counseling, and education of 4 to 8 pre/post-operative and medically managed patients on a 25 bed medical/surgical unit
Closely monitored post-operative vital signs, fluid replacement, and pain management
Collaborated with other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient plans of care
11/2008 to 11/2012
Medical/Surgical, Rehabilitation RN, Nursing SupervisorPowerBack Rehabilitation – City, STATE,
Supervised all licensed and non-licensed staff
with proper delivery of patient care in a 120 bed post-surgical, orthopedic,
and cardiac rehabilitation center
Administered medications including IV therapy and cardiac drips
Assessed, treated, evaluated proper healing of wounds
Ensured adequate staffing for all shifts
11/2003 to 08/2008
Certified Pharmacy TechnicianCVS Pharmacy – City, STATE,
Assisted in medical and insurance billing of customers, learned and remained knowledgeable of brand and generic medications, assessed medication interactions for all customers and educated appropriately
Education
Expected in May 2010
Bachelor of Science: Science of Nursing Gwynedd Mercy University - Gwynedd Valley, PA GPA: Cum
Laude, Dean's List, Mother Mary Bernard Scholarship, Mclean Scholarship. Minor: Biology
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