Seasoned BSN prepared registered nurse with previous endoscopy experience seeking to offer expertise and skills to bring efficient, yet caring and compassionate, care to patients in the endoscopy setting. I am a team player who is driven toward excellence in serving my community.
Skills
Administering immunizations
Collecting vitals
EMR / EHR
Medication Administration
Venipuncture
Intravenous therapy
Well visit procedures
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Moderate sedation administration
Vitals monitoring
Pre-procedure assessments
Case Management
HIPAA Compliance
Insurance Knowledge
Education
East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TXExpected in 05/1999 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Atlanta High SchoolAtlanta, TXExpected in 05/1995 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Work History
Ami Expeditionary Healthcare - COVID-19 Vaccinator Eagle Pass, TX, 03/2021 - Current
Reviewed patient files and records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from COVID-19.
Explained side effects and actions to take to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries, and life-threatening conditions.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Completed school forms and patient charts, using South Carolina Immunization Registry and Athena Health EMR.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
Asked parents pre-determined questions based on age of child.
Identified common pediatric and adolescent illnesses to plan and implement interventions and management.
Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Led successful 4-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Chi Health - RN Case Manager Bardstown, KY, 05/2004 - 10/2007
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations and procedural costs.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Chi Health - Endoscopy Nurse London, KY, 05/2001 - 05/2004
Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Christus Schumpert Health System - ER Registered Nurse City, STATE, 05/1999 - 05/2001
Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
Collected laboratory samples and performed testing in accordance with established policies and procedures and COLA and CLIA regulations.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Updated patient charts using EMSTAT with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
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