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PACU AND PRE OP HOLDING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical and people skills and extensive experience with medical procedures and patient care. Looking for a position in the legal field as a legal nurse.
Skills
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Neurology awareness
  • Acute care expertise
  • Preceptor
  • High level of autonomy
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Qualified critical care nurse
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Patient positioning competency
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Fast learner
  • Attention to detail
  • Extensive experience with procedures and surgical care
  • Current BLS/ACLS
  • Have taken Legal Nurse Consulting course
Work History
12/2009 to Current
PACU and pre op holding room Registered NurseMease Countryside Hospital – Safety Harbor, FL
Provided patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures. Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate. Knowledge of cardiac telemetry. Recognized clinical abnormalities then communicated with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems. Monitored MAP, BP, arterial pressure and other vital signs, provided care of arterial and central venous lines, as well as ventilator management. Managed patient care analgesia and epidural pumps for pain management. Educated and supported patient and family on care of patient. In pre op holding area prepared patients for surgery according to hospital policy and procedures, also assisted anesthesiologist with peripheral nerve blocks and insertion of epidural catheters for post op pain control and epidural blood patches for spinal headaches.

11/2005 to 07/2009
PACU Registered NurseDecatur General Hospital – Decatur, AL
Provided patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures. Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate. Knowledge of cardiac telemetry. Recognized clinical abnormalities then communicated with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems. Monitored MAP, BP, arterial pressure and other vital signs, provided care of arterial and central venous lines, as well as ventilator management. Managed patient care analgesia and epidural pumps for pain management. Educated and supported patient and family on care of patient.
07/2001 to 06/2004
PACU and Endoscopy Registered NurseSt. Elizabeth Hospital – Belleville, IL
Provided patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures. Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate. Knowledge of cardiac telemetry. Recognized clinical abnormalities then communicated with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems.Monitored MAP, BP, arterial pressure and other vital signs, provided care of arterial and central venous lines, as well as ventilator management. Managed patient care analgesia and epidural pumps for pain management. Educated and supported patient and family on care of patient. Assisted anesthesiologist with performing epidural steroid injections and epidural blood patches. Performed intravenous conscious sedation under the supervision of a physician for patients undergoing colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
08/2004 to 11/2005
Special procedures Registered NurseHuntsville Hospital – Huntsville, AL
Performed pre and post procedure patient assessment, review of history, discharge planning, and review of diagnostic studies with appropriate follow through and physician consultation for patients undergoing colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, and bronchoscopy. Assessed and prepared patients/families/significant others for discharge.
07/2000 to 06/2001
PACU Registered NurseIndian River Memorial Hospital – Vero Beach, FL
Provided patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures. Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate. Knowledge of cardiac telemetry. Recognized clinical abnormalities then communicated with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems. Monitored MAP, BP, arterial pressure and other vital signs, provided care of arterial and central venous lines, as well as ventilator management. Managed patient care analgesia and epidural pumps for pain management. Educated and supported patient and family on care of patient.
11/1999 to 07/2000
PACU Registered NurseParrish Hospital – Titusville, FL
Provided patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures. Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate. Knowledge of cardiac telemetry. Recognized clinical abnormalities then communicated with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems. Monitored MAP, BP, arterial pressure and other vital signs, provided care of arterial and central venous lines, as well as ventilator management. Managed patient care analgesia and epidural pumps for pain management. Educated and supported patient and family on care of patient.
04/1997 to 11/1999
PACU Registered NurseSt. Elizabeth Hospital – Belleville, IL
Provided patient care according to the hospital processes, policies and procedures. Ensured stability of patient's vital signs and administered medication when appropriate. Knowledge of cardiac telemetry.Recognized clinical abnormalities then communicated with anesthesiologist in reference to diagnosing and treating of clinical problems. Monitored MAP, BP, arterial pressure and other vital signs, provided care of arterial and central venous lines, as well as  ventilator management. Managed patient care analgesia and epidural pumps for pain management. Educated and supported patient and family on care of patient. Assisted anesthesiologist with epidural steroid injections and epidural blood patch.
07/1996 to 04/1997
Critical Care Registered NurseSt. Elizabeth Hospital – Belleville, IL
Monitoring cardiac and physical status of critically ill patients ; recognizing and responding to complications ; administering medications and treatments. Assisting with bedside procedures including intubation, central line placement, and surgical procedures. Code Blue and Rapid Response Teams. Mixed ICU/CCU: Care of patients with cardiac, pulmonary, GI, endocrine, neuro, renal, and multisystem failure, as well as post-surgical care

09/1995 to 07/1996
Critical Care Registered NurseWright-Patterson AFB Medical Center – Fairborn, OH
Participated in a 21 week preceptor guided training program designed for experienced RNs new to providing care to Critical care and Emergency Department patients. Responsible for continuous monitoring and assessment of assigned patients. Maintained and recorded accurate and detailed flow sheets of patient's condition. Reported any symptoms and changes in patient's condition. Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's condition. Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans in a dynamic critical care environment. Provide special care to patients who had undergone open-heart surgery. Monitor patient conditions and interpreted data for proper care and treatment. Evaluating responses to treatments and interventions. Ensure all diagnostic tests are carried out appropriately. Act as a patient advocate and provide appropriate support family members. Respond to emergency situations in a proactive manner.



01/1994 to 09/1995
Med/Surg Registered NurseWright-Patterson AFB Medical Center – Fairborn, OH
Assessed patient for pain and anxiety management followed by implementation for needs. Monitored patient changes and reported conditions to charge RN and doctor. Offered key recommendations to doctors regarding changes in plan of care or therapy based on knowledgeable observations. Communicated effectively to patients, charge RN, doctors, caregivers, and family. Provided supervision to Patient Care Technicians. Assisted with coordination of testing for Gulf War Syndrome patients and prepared patients for Medevac discharge,
01/1993 to 08/1993
Telemetry Registered NurseShannon West Texas Medical Center – San Angelo, TX
Special watch over the care of patients with cardiac conditions such as: chest pain, arrhythmias, CVA, MI, post-infarct, etc. Performed tasks of monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data on blood pressure, heart beat and physical distress. Developed, implemented, and updated individualized nursing care plans and reported pertinent observations and patient reactions to appropriate personnel (physician, head nurse, charge nurse and/or nursing supervisor) and records observations accurately, legibly, and concisely. Administered medications as prescribed and according to client facility policy, procedures and/or protocols.
06/1991 to 12/1992
Registered NurseBarnes/Jewish Hospital – St. Louis, MO
Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, and documented patients' charts by recording food and fluid intake and output. Answered patients' calls and determined how to assist them, as well provided family support. Measured and recorded patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. Provided basic patient care and treatments, such as dressed wounds, treated bedsores, gave enemas, douches, and performed catheterizations. Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing and walking. Integral member of a health care team charged with assessing patient needs, planning or modifying care and implementing interventions for post surgical patients. Provided care for patients requiring long term ventilator assistance.
Education
Current
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
St. Petersburg College - Clearwater, FL
Currently enrolled, finishing prerequisite classes for admission to the RN to BSN completion program.
RN to BSN program: NursingJacksonville University - Jacksonville, FL
Started completion of BSN.
1991
Nursing Diploma: Nursing
Barnes Hospital School of Nursing - St. Louis, MO
3 year hospital based nursing program at one of the top 10 medical centers in the US.
Prerequisites for nursing program: General sudiesSouthwestern Illinois College - Belleville, IL
Community college attended for non-nursing classes.
1987
High School Diploma:
Belleville Township High School East - Belleville, IL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mease Countryside Hospital
  • Decatur General Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital
  • Huntsville Hospital
  • Indian River Memorial Hospital
  • Parrish Hospital
  • Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center
  • Shannon West Texas Medical Center
  • Barnes/Jewish Hospital

School Attended

  • St. Petersburg College
  • Jacksonville University
  • Barnes Hospital School of Nursing
  • Southwestern Illinois College
  • Belleville Township High School East

Job Titles Held:

  • PACU and pre op holding room Registered Nurse
  • PACU Registered Nurse
  • PACU and Endoscopy Registered Nurse
  • Special procedures Registered Nurse
  • Critical Care Registered Nurse
  • Med/Surg Registered Nurse
  • Telemetry Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    RN to BSN program : Nursing
    Nursing Diploma : Nursing
    Prerequisites for nursing program : General sudies
    High School Diploma :

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