Well-qualified RN with full New Jersey credentials and extensive experience in both hospital and Ambulatory Care settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skills
Health screening
Administering immunizations
Patient Education
Intake and discharge
Medication and IV administration
Infection control measures
Patient management
Care plan development
Medication administration
Patient and family advocacy
Strong clinical judgment
Work History
12/2007 to Current
Nurse ManagerBeth Israel Lahey Health – Manchester, MA,
Supervises, directs and motivates high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Monitors new staff progress through the orientation process.
Evaluates skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
Manages nurses and support staff by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Establishes and continuously optimizes unit schedules and individual work assignments.
Reviews department performance and adjusts coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Coordinates and implements in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Investigates and independently and collectively resolves concerns from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Administers medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updates patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Fosters improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
Works at least 16-24 hours per week as PreOp/PACU nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
Develops strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote center-wide quality and safety initiatives .
07/2004 to 12/2007
Charge Nurse Medical Surgical Unit/PreceptorHackettstown Medical Center – City, STATE,
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 10 patients per day in 30 bed unit..
Worked with Nursing Supervisor to resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Conducted office management and emergency preparedness orientation to provide special skills and test specific emergency plan components.
Supervised and led employees to high performance levels in cross-functional matrix management structure.
Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence.
Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance for satisfactory audit rating.
Provided observations, took measurements and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
Collaborated with other preceptors and instructors to enhance student experience.
Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
06/1993 to 07/2004
Staff RN/Charge Nurse/PreceptorChilton Memorial Hospital – City, STATE,
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 39-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
Education
Expected in 06/1993
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Widener University - Chester, PA GPA:
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