Sincere Nursing professional bringing superior skill in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Bilingual multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Showcasing expertise in Tele and MedSurg demonstrated over 17 years in healthcare settings.
Skills
Staff direction and support
Patient treatment planning
In-service education planning
Patient Assessments
Proficient in Cerner
Education
Eastfield CollegeMesquite, TXExpected in 05/2003 – –LVN:Nursing - GPA:
Graduated with Honors
Trinity Valley Community CollegeAthens, TXExpected in 05/2009 – –Associate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Graduated with Honors
Work History
Select Medical Corporation - Nursing Supervisor Gulfport, MS, 09/2018 - Current
Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
Supervised staff of 12 registered nurses and 6 certified nursing assistants.
Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
Supported patient needs by researching and recommending various types of individualized care plans.
Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
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