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OUTPATIENT SURGERY, REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
- Registered Nurse with nearly 7 years experience in the medical surgical setting within the hospital
- Registered nurse with strong clinical skills and a love for caring for wide variety of patients with diverse needs
- Specialized practice in preoperative and postoperative care
Licenses
- Bachelors Science in Nursing
- BLS certified
- ACLS certified
Skills
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Professional Experience
06/2011
Outpatient surgery, Registered NurseHca － Dulles , VA
- Admission process of all surgical patients including outpatient surgeries as well as inpatients such as total knees, total hips, lumbar and cervical spine surgeries, vascular procedures, mastectomies, colon resections
- Post operative care for special procedures such as the bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, thoracentesis, paracentesis, PICC line placement, antibiotic therapy
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Monitored patient reactions to all medications including anesthesia
- Effective education in health maintenance and disease management both preoperatively and postoperatively
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Discharge instructions/ teaching to patient and family members
- Proficient in Meditech computer system, Omni-Cell, glucometer, mobi-lab
- Preceptor for new employees to the unit
- Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
12/2009 to 06/2011
Medical Surgical, RNAya － Jackson , WY
- Excellent and assertive direct patient care to max of 6 patients
- Followed nursing process of: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Charting using meditech system
- Administering medications using EMAR system
- Promoting health and hygiene
- Developing nursing care plans
- Communication with patients as well as family members
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
05/2009 to 12/2009
Nurse TechAtlantic General Hospital － Berlin , MD
- Provide daily hygiene
- Assist patients with ADL's
- Data collection in a timely and accurate manner including vital signs as well as charting
- Communicate appropriately with patients, families, and all members of the health care team
- Equipment and skills training including use of: pocket masks, bed
scales, sphygmomanometer, dinamap, electronic thermometers, plexipulse,
K-thermia, pneumatic tube system, Telemetry, nurse call system, network
computer system
06/2007 to 05/2009
Radiology Transporter- PRNKids Peace Mesabi Academies － Merrillville , IN
- Ensured safe and timely transportation of patients to and from the Radiology Department
- Provided safe techniques for handling stretchers, wheelchairs, and I.V. equipment
- Used and changed out oxygen tanks for patients use
- Prepared patient prior to procedure, assisted with procedure
- Disabled and replaced medical equipment to patient such as: pulse oximetry, automated blood pressure cuff, telemetry, oxygen via mask or cannula
01/2005 to 01/2008
Teacher AssistantFranklin Child Care － City , STATE
- Provided direct care to children while performing basic needs
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor play
- Greeted parents and guests/potential clients
- Assisted with nap, lunch time, and learning activities appropriate to age group
Education and Training
2013
Bachelor of Science: NursingMiddle Tennessee State University － City, State
- Nursing Cum Laude
2009
Associate of Applied Science: NursingColumbia State Community College － City, State
UndergraduateTennessee Technological University － City, State
- 2005-2007
- Prerequisites to nursing program 3.841
AFFILIATIONS
- Columbia State Student Nurses' Association (SNA) Vice President: 2009
- National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (NSNA): 2008-2009
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Columbia State Community College: 2008-2009
- Mentor for Nursing 1 Student Columbia State Community College: 2008-2009
- Alpha Lambda Delta (National Honor Society) Tennessee Technological University: 2005
- Phi Mu Sorority (Kappa Pi Chapter) Tennessee Technological University: 2005-2007
Interests
- Susan G Komen: Race for the Cure
- Philanthropy *Phi Mu, Kappa Pi chapter specifically aids Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, TN *In an effort to raise money, Kappa Pi participates in various philanthropic events such as Greek God and Trick or Treat for Children's Miracle Network: 2005-2007
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School Attended
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Columbia State Community College
- Tennessee Technological University
Job Titles Held:
- Outpatient surgery, Registered Nurse
- Medical Surgical, RN
- Nurse Tech
- Radiology Transporter- PRN
- Teacher Assistant
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing
Undergraduate
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