Associate Degree in Nursing: RN Essential School Of Nursing - Miami, FL, GPA:
Clinical done in Methodist Charlton Medical Center on Labor and delivery, Medical Surgical, and Cardiac
Expected in 10/2012
LVN: LVN Concorde Career College - Grand Prairie, TX GPA:
Experience
10/2021 to Current
Registered NurseConcentra – Dallas, TX,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
03/2021 to Current
Registered NurseConcentra – Irvine, CA,
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.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
12/2016 to Current
Registered NurseConcentra – Nashville, TN,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
01/2013 to 07/2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse Lhc Group – Dallas, TX,
Skill Staff nurse for psych unit, evaluate patient status and follow up with the care plan.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Worked with Registered nurse to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
07/2015 to 12/2016
Licensed Vocational NurseLhc Group – Alexandria, LA,
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored urine output.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
07/2007 to 12/2012
Medication AideFaith Regional Health Services – Columbus, NE,
Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to LVN and documenting information in files.
Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications.
Administered scheduled drugs, including prescribed and controlled under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Maintained medication stock and performed cleaning of patient rooms and equipment.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Summary
Hardworking Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
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