Enthusiastic healthcare professional eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient/customer care and training in multiple healthcare settings. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in modern patient care.
Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
Obtained and administered medications or intravenous solutions to patients to decrease pain levels and replace lost fluids.
Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Blood Bank RN, 03/1988 - 09/1991 Stanford Blood Bank – City, STATE,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Pre-op and Post-op Nurse Anesthesia, 10/1983 - 02/1988 Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center – City, STATE,
Responded to distress and adverse indications to prevent emergent conditions and stabilize patients.
Administered medications and IV fluids to monitor reactions, side effects and adverse effects.
Utilized Fowler's, supine, Sim's or prone positions to position patients for operations, maintaining patients' airways and circulation through procedure and preventing nerve damage.
Monitored blood pressure and heart rate of patients with cardiac issues and high cholesterol to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Quality Assurance Coordinator Anesthesia, 08/1983 - 02/1988 Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center – City, STATE,
Drafted reports on quality verification activity outcomes, presenting findings to decision-makers and recommending response efforts.
Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
Identified and designed [Type] training curricula, prioritizing historical feedback findings to shape future educational efforts.
Drafted and reviewed quality assurance policies and procedures, improving customer feedback metrics by [Number]%.
Developed educational materials used to train staff on QA standards.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1980 - Evanston Hospital School of Nursing /Northwestwern - Evanston, IL, GPA:
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Evanston Hospital School of Nursing /Northwestwern
