Responsible and well-trained Endoscopy Staff Nurse works closely with multidisciplinary team to perform outpatient and in-patient gastrointestinal procedures. Assists physician with endoscopy surgery, manages equipment, documents nursing care and admits, recovers and teaches patient in recovery. Compassionately follows safety and infection control guidelines to promote patient well-being and support high-quality nursing care.
Skills
Nursing Consultation
Patient Care Assessment
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Clear Patient Communication
Nursing Assignments
Work History
12/2012 to Current
Registered NurseDocgo Inc. – Highland Park, IL,
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
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
05/2006 to 12/2012
Registered NurseDouglasville Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Douglasville, GA,
Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
Inspected facilities and maintained excellent hygiene and safety by decontaminating equipment and sanitizing surfaces.
Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
Pulled supplies for specific patient needs and treatments.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
07/2004 to 05/2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitNorthwestern Medicine – Crystal Lake, IL,
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Education
Expected in 05/2004
Associate Degree In Nursing: Sandhills Community College - Pinehurst, NC GPA:
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