Efficient Registered Nurse with 32 years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Ma. State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 32 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in med/surg, clinic infusion cancer care centers. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in geriatrics and memory care and wellness. Experience with end of care.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Incorporated appropriate nursing methods to create individualized care plans.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment, reducing patient wait time by [Number]%.
Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
Secured insurance authorizations to [Type] rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Registered Nurse, 09/1989 - 12/1999 Hallmark Health – City, STATE,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1989 - Middlesex Community College - Bedford - Bedford, MA GPA:
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