Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Registered nurse with over 2 years of experience working in an intensive care unit
Experienced in medication and IV administration, triaging, intake and discharge, care planning, and extensive knowledge of medical terminology
Effectively able to provide quality care to all patients while adhering to the hospitals standards and policy
Successfully capable of communicating with patients and patient families in order to ensure understanding of procedures and care
Triaging patient concerns
Patient education and counseling
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
ACLS Certification
Ventilator management
Knowledge and treatment of patients with a variety of diseases and disabilities
IV insertion as well as PICC, Midline, & Trialysis catheter management
Drawing labs, interpreting results, and relaying information to physician
Education and Training
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZExpected in 04/2017 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ, Expected in ā āMaster of Science:Nursing Education - GPA:
Certifications
Florida State Board of Nursing License
ACLS Certification - Exp: 07/2022
BLS Certification - Exp: 07/2023
PALS Certification - Exp: 07/2022
Experience
Atrium Health - Pre-Op Nurse Monroe, NC, 09/2021 - 05/2022
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to a variety of patients in Endoscopy and Perioperative department.
Provided training and supervision to new hire staff and student nurses in Endoscopy unit.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Interim Home Healthcare Company - Outpatient Surgery Registered Nurse Bridgeport, WV, 03/2020 - 05/2022
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Registered Nurse City, STATE, 08/2019 - 03/2020
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Assisted unit with staffing needs by picking up both night shifts and day shifts on a frequent basis
PSA Healthcare - Intensive Care Registered Nurse City, STATE, 01/2018 - 03/2019
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and calm approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Participated in continuing education programs and other workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Experience with CRRT, ventilators, PA lines, arterial lines, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, PEG tubes, parenteral and enteral nutrition, chest tubes, PCA pumps, epidurals, NG/OG tubes, tracheostomies, etc.
Provided care to individuals immediate post-operative open-heart surgery by managing continuous medications, assessment of progression of recovery, removal of lines according to physician and protocol, as well as next-day promotion of walking, eating, and independence in ADL's.
Company Name - Pediatric Home Health Nurse City, State, 09/2017 - 11/2017
Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
Complied with policies and procedures by documenting patients' progress and uploading it to the company's documentation system.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and levelheaded approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, company policies and standards of care.
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