Experienced Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in ObGyn nursing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
Skills
Supervising students
Completing physical assessments
Ability to perform evaluations
Clinical assignments
Course content development
Clinical instruction
Classroom assessment techniques
Evidence-based Teaching
Teaching material preparation
Work History
Nursing Instructor, 08/2018 to Current Education Affiliates – Pensacola, FL,
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
Maintained student attendance records and grades using Microsoft and Word.
Prepared and delivered 2 lectures per week to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, OB and Mental Health.
Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning, including patient charts and clinical simulations activities and projects.
Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
Staff Nurse, 02/1993 to 07/2018 University Of Chicago Medical Center – South Holland, IL,
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Led successful 3-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Provided high quality care to approximately 8 patients per day on 15 bed unit
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Centricity.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
Staff Nurse, 10/2016 to 12/2017 University Of Chicago Medical Center – Homewood, IL,
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Centricity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Updated patient charts using Centricity with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Adjunct Instructor, 01/2011 to 12/2011 Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD,
Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/1992 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - Chattanooga, TN GPA:
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