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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.

Skills
  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Precepting
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Care
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Team Building
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Training and mentoring
  • Immunizations
  • Wellness services
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Drug inventory management
Work History
Registered Nurse, 09/2012 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Staff Registered Nurse, 12/2019 to 01/2021
Company Name – City, State
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing thechance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Updated patient charts using Meditech with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
  • Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
  • Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Telephonic Nurse Case Manager, 10/2016 to 05/2018
Company Name – City, State
  • Collected and inputted case data in managed care system and timely and accurately generated required correspondence and review notification for management.
  • Evaluated patients referred for case management to determine physical, mental, financial and psychosocial status by utilizing comprehensive, standardized criteria to identify existing and potential needs.
  • Interfaced with third-party payers, insurance companies and providers for utilization review activities and submitted timely reports to clients and providers.
  • Collaborated with other health care professionals regarding plan of care and variances in plan implementation to achieve outcomes.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Assessed current treatment plan to identify barriers, clarify or determine realistic goals and objectives and seek potential alternatives.
Education
Master of Science: Advanced Registered Nurse PractitionerSouth University - City
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 11/2016
Grand Canyon University - City, State
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse , 05/2011
Pasco Hernando State College - City
Associate of Applied Science: Licenced Practical Nurse , 12/2006
Pasco Hernando State College - City
Affiliations
  • American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Certifications
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular
    Life Support (ACLS) Exp: 01/2022
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support
    (CPR and AED) Exp: 11/2021
  • Registered Nurse License RN9326055
  • Multistate Registered Nurse License Expiration Date4/30/2021
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School Attended

  • South University
  • Grand Canyon University
  • Pasco Hernando State College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Staff Registered Nurse
  • Telephonic Nurse Case Manager

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 11/2016
    Associate of Science : Registered Nurse , 05/2011
    Associate of Applied Science : Licenced Practical Nurse , 12/2006

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