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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 20+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to pediatric, post-partum, adolescent and surgical patients. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs. Team-oriented and reliable with healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Considered hardworking and reliable. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Skills
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 07/2008 to Current
Memorial Health – Petersburg , IL
Memorial Health – Petersburg , IL
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Oversaw health services for school of 1600 students and faculty
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well-coordinated school health and safety efforts
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
- Performed health screening for students by conducting hearing and vision evaluations
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Participated in creating health office procedural guidelines for the district
Staff Nurse, 10/2006 to 02/2008
Ftmc – Norwalk , OH
Ftmc – Norwalk , OH
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as eight patients each day in high-volume post-partum/gyn setting.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- 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.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in OB Trace View.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Registered Nurse, 04/2003 to 10/2006
Memorial Health – Chatham , IL
Memorial Health – Chatham , IL
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while triaging based on severity of illnesses and injuries
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Staff Nurse, 06/1998 to 04/2003
Ftmc – Sandusky , OH
Ftmc – Sandusky , OH
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 08/2020
Grand Canyon University - City, State
Grand Canyon University - City, State
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/1998
Mesa Boswell School of Nursing - City
Mesa Boswell School of Nursing - City
High School Diploma: 06/1993
Tolleson Union High School - City
Tolleson Union High School - City
Certifications
- BLS certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- CPR certified
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
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School Attended
- Grand Canyon University
- Mesa Boswell School of Nursing
- Tolleson Union High School
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Staff Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing , Expected in 08/2020
Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/1998
High School Diploma : 06/1993
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