Dedicated Registered Nurse with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all members of interdisciplinary team to enhance problem solving and communicate strategies for optimal health and wellness. Knowledgeable in the field of community health nursing and skilled in the delivery of clinical health services to all ages. Able to function effectively in a fluid, dynamic and rapidly changing environment. Experienced in case management for patients with multiple physical and mental health diagnosis.
Skills
Results-focused
Effective listening
Positive student engagement
Differentiated learning techniques
CPR/First-aid certified
Medical screening
Patient care planning
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Patient education and counseling
Seizure management
Coordinating referrals
Diabetes management
Electronic Health Records Management
Family and patient support
Strong medical ethic
Nursing Plan Development
Patient Management
Patient relations
Community advocate
Long-Term Care
Emotional awareness
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Medical assessment
Experience
Registered Nurse, 02/2021 to Current Hoboken Board Of Education – Hoboken, NJ,
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Administered oral and intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Registered Nurse, 02/2021 to Current Williamsburg Physical Therapy – Sacramento, CA,
Administer phototherapy and laser treatment for patients of all ages with numerous skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, morphea, mycosis fungoides and photodermatoses.
Assess the condition of patient's skin prior to each treatment and adjust doses based on guidelines.
Monitored and recorded patient condition and recovery progress and medication side effects
Orient new and returning patients to Ultraviolet A and Ultraviolet B treatment, procedures and office policies.
Educate patients about treatment process, side effects and possible complications from phototherapy and adjust treatment plan accordingly.
Increase or decrease treatment dose as tolerated in order to achieve optimal results.
Document patients progress and collaborate with team to improve patient care and achieve outcomes.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Substitute School Nurse, 03/2021 to 01/2022 The Prentice School – Cowan Heights, CA,
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to students.
Administer prescription medications with a clinician order.
Maintained strict student data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and protect confidentiality.
Interview and assess health needs of students; analyze and interpret assessment findings and communicate with administration and parents.
Documented all therapies, including assessment data, interventions and medication administration to keep student charts up-to-date.
Responded to potential emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and therapeutic interventions.
Prepare data regarding school health service encounters for local health agencies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 08/2007 to 08/2008 Hendricks Regional Health – Greencastle, IN,
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.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 4 to 8 high acuity patients per shift.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 05/2007 Johnston Community College - Smithfield, NC, GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Sociology, Expected in 12/2001 Towson University - Towson, MD, GPA:
Certificate: RN Refresher, Expected in 12/2020 Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD GPA:
Certificate: RN Refresher, Expected in 08/2013 Carroll Community College - Westminster, MD GPA:
Certificate: Forensic Nursing, Expected in 05/2010 Kaplan University - Davenport, IA GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2020 to present
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