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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in multiple settings and offering comprehensive patient care in environments. Works well with diverse patient population and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. 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. Team oriented and dedicated to providing my patients the very best I have to offer.

Skills

Effective communication with co workers and patients

Excellent Time management

Empathetic listening skills

IV insertion and therapy

Blood and iron infusions

Wound Care

Post surgical care

Neonatal and Pediatric training

Antepartum and GYN patient training

Non stress tests

NG and OG feeding systems

Foley catheter insertion and maintenence

Central line knowledge

Medication management and administration

  • Preventative health
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Disease prevention and intervention specialist
  • Collecting vitals
  • Call triaging
  • Vaccine administration
  • Patient management
  • Supply restocking
  • Women's health exams
  • Confidentiality
  • Patient privacy
  • Medical laboratory procedures
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • HIPAA education
  • Feeding assistance
  • Sanitation
  • Infant vitals monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Personal care needs
  • Removing sutures
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Infection control measures
  • Physical assessments
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Procedure preparations
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • At-risk patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Direct patient care
  • Newborn care
  • Prenatal nutrition
  • Staff Supervision
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Precepting
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Patient discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
Work History
Registered Nurse, 07/2013 to Current
WVU Healthcare- Berkeley Medical Center – Martinsburg, WV
  • 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
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
  • 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
  • Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • 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
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
  • Supervised and managed functions for 10-bed post partum unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration while acting on a charge nurse role
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including wound care , infusion therapy, newborn screenings an monitoring antepartum patients
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
  • 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
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives,safe medication use and disease management
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Cared for patients in a mother/baby unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs
  • supported staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
  • floated throughout the hospital working on the NICU and pediatric floors . Caring for patients from birth to geriatric. Assisting in deliveries with the newborn , caring for acutely ill pediatric patients , newborns with neonatal abstinence syndrome and post surgical gynecological care
Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2012 to 05/2013
Care haven Center – Martinsburg, WV
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
Registered Nurse, 05/2013 to 08/2013
Care Haven Center – Martinsburg , WV
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
  • 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
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
  • Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Licensed Practical Nurse, 09/2008 to 08/2012
Clary Grove – Martinsburg , WV
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
  • Cared for over 50 patients each day with quality-driven support
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Performed daily functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
Education
LPN: Nursing, 05/2005
James Rumsey Technical Institute - Martinsburg, WV
ASN: Nursing, 05/2012
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College - Martinsburg, WV
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WVU Healthcare- Berkeley Medical Center
  • Care haven Center
  • Care Haven Center
  • Clary Grove

School Attended

  • James Rumsey Technical Institute
  • Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • LPN : Nursing , 05/2005
    ASN : Nursing , 05/2012

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