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R.N.
Summary

Hardworking nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks.

Skills
  • Organization
  • Planning and coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Willingness to learn
Experience
R.N.|St. Joseph Hospital - Wichita, KS|10/2018 - Current
  • Insert and manage peripheral iv's, collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
  • Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
  • Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
  • Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Assessed patients on admission and continually monitor.
  • Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
R.N|Finney County Health Department - Garden City, KS|07/2012 - 09/2018
  • Tested clients for common conditions and referred to other community resources based on specific needs.
  • Performed assessments for each individual case to determine which materials and services were the best fit.
  • Immunizations
  • STD checks and treatments
  • I ran the TB, MCH and Refugee Program
  • Educated public regarding community health resources in correctional facilities, community centers and churches.
  • Attended functions within community and spoke with members of public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
  • Promoted healthy habits and practices in outreach materials and presentations.
  • Identified unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens on patient records, ensuring that outbreaks were remedied in timely fashion.
  • Produced media advisories, brochures, fact sheets, print ads and newsletters.
  • Wrote detailed quarterly reports outlining grant progress.
  • Traveled locally and regionally to conferences, workshops and presentations.
  • Initiated programs to address health needs of families with emphasis on women and children.
  • Attended functions within the community and spoke with members of the public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
  • Entered client records in centralized database for progress tracking.
  • Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
  • Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
  • Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
  • Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications.
R.N.|St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, KS|01/2010 - 12/2016
  • Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
  • Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
  • Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
  • Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
  • Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
  • Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
  • Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
  • Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
  • Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
  • Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
  • Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.
  • Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
  • Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Education and Training
Dodge City Community College||Dodge City, KS|05/2011Associate of Science: R.N
Garden City Community College||Garden City, KS|12/2009Associate of Science: LPN
Garden City Community College|05/2004Associate of Science
Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Certifying Body: American Health Association

Certification Expiration Date : October 2020

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensing State: Kansas

License Expiration Date: November 2020

License Number : 13-115827-112

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Joseph Hospital
  • Finney County Health Department
  • St. Catherine Hospital

School Attended

  • Dodge City Community College
  • Garden City Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • R.N.
  • R.N

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : R.N
    Associate of Science : LPN
    Associate of Science

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