Professionally trained Registered Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Neurology awareness
Acute care expertise
Palliative care awareness
High level of autonomy
Qualified critical care nurse
Professional bedside manner
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Patient and family advocacy
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Tracheotomy care
Patient positioning competency
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Work History
Registered Nurse, 11/2012 to Current advantage RN staffing – Columbus, Ohio
Registered nurse, advantage rn nursing agency, critical care nurse in acute care settings.
In neuro, surgical trauma, medical Registered nurse,
nurse Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Registered Nurse, 11/2009 to 08/2010 St. Francis Hospital – Columbus, GA
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Registered Nurse, 10/2006 to 07/2012 Jack Hughston Medical Center – Phenix City, AL
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Registered Nurse, 04/2006 to 10/2006 Warm Springs Medical Center – Warm Springs, GA
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Oversaw and managed 4 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Followedinfection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 2005 Columbus Technical College - Columbus, GA
Certifications
Aha BLS Core CPR and aed program Aha ACLS Aha stroke certified
