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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 04/2018 to 03/2020
Advocate Aurora Health – Franklin , WI
Advocate Aurora Health – Franklin , WI
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses.
- Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as DM, MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence in clinic and via telephone calls/secure patient online portals.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Updated patient charts using Epic software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing changing conditions.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 01/2015 to 04/2018
Memorial Hermann – Houston , TX
Memorial Hermann – Houston , TX
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physicians.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 05/2012 to 01/2015
Memorial Hermann – Houston , TX
Memorial Hermann – Houston , TX
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physician.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Collaborated with nursing supervisor on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 02/2009 to 05/2012
Memorial Hermann – Houston , TX
Memorial Hermann – Houston , TX
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising physician.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, order medical supplies, and generate Executive Heath Reports.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications and intramuscular/subcutaneous injections to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science: NursingUniversity of Texas Arlington
In progress
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 12/2017
San Jacinto College District - City
San Jacinto College District - City
ACLS For Healthcare Providers
BLS For Healthcare Providers
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School Attended
- University of Texas Arlington
- San Jacinto College District
- ACLS For Healthcare Providers
- BLS For Healthcare Providers
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing : Nursing , 12/2017
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