12/2009 to CurrentPACU 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 07/2009PACU 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 06/2004PACU 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 11/2005Special 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 06/2001PACU 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 07/2000PACU 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 11/1999PACU 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 04/1997Critical 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 07/1996Critical 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 09/1995Med/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 08/1993Telemetry 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 12/1992Registered 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.
