Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Wound Management
Medication and IV administration
Patient Assessment and Care
Electronic Health Records Management
Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
Patient Care
Nursing Plan Development
Patient Care and Education
Gastrostomy tube care
Policy and procedure compliance
Tracheostomy care
Diabetes management
Patient rights advocacy
Charting Medication Administration
Experience
Nurse, 12/2012 - Current Veterans Health Administration – Topeka, KS,
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Managed colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes for nonambulatory patients.
Measured and monitored patient EKGs.
Completed comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of nursing and ancillary staff.
Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to formulate individualized treatment plans to deliver high-quality patient care.
Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Implemented and monitored care plans and evaluated, recorded and communicated individual patients' conditions.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
Performed assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning, utilizing interdisciplinary team approach.
Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Attended to patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Cashier, 12/1999 - 11/2012 Nms Usa – San Carlos, AZ,
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
Teacher, 08/1994 - 08/2010 Options For Youth - San Bernardino County – San Bernardino, CA,
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and student questions.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Instructed students individually and in groups, utilizing various teaching methods.
Education and Training
BSN: Nursing, Expected in 08/2012 - University of Missouri-St. Louis - St. Louis, MO, GPA:
Magna cum laude graduate
Master of Arts: Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision, Expected in 05/2000 - Maryville University of Saint Louis - St Louis, MO GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Health And Physical Education, Expected in 05/1977 - University of Missouri - St Louis - St Louis, MO GPA:
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