Experienced Registered Nurse for 15 years and 10 years in the emergency department. Passionate about driving positive outcomes for diverse types of patients. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care, safety and efficiency.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Preparing for procedures
Cerner
Triaging patient concerns
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Administering medicines
Removing stitches and staples
Patient care planning
Patient Management
Checking oxygen levels
Life-sustaining machines
Updating computer records
Medical assessment
Patient discharging
Critical care
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Patient education and counseling
Infectious disease control
Monitoring vital signs
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
IV drug therapy management
Follow-up calls
Mobility assistance
Culturally sensitive
Flow sheet charting
Managing personal care
Palliative and Pain Management
Experience
11/2019 to Current
Registered NurseGlobal, A 1St Flagship Company – Imperial Beach, CA,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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 oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
10/2015 to 11/2019
Clinical ManagerArchcare – Dobbs Ferry, NY,
Devised training programs to close gaps in nurse and staffs' competencies.
Established standards for selection, promotion and termination of staff.
Encouraged high morale and staff retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of proactive work environment.
Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
Managed patient care and clinic services, including financial management, quality assurance and safety and risk management.
Coordinated weekly work schedules for all department employees.
Enforced compliance with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid requirements, HIPAA and OSHA.
Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
Trained staff nurses in medical office procedures to standardize quality of care.
Administered financial operations, including budget development, expenditure authorization, accounting and financial reporting.
Oversaw daily activities and interactions with patients.
Educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans and wound or disease management.
Managed patient care and clinic services, including financial management, quality assurance, safety and risk management and facility maintenance.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Managed clinical operations and procedures, including enforcing adherence to federal and state regulations and healthcare law requirements.
Maintained cleanliness of medical, storage and common area rooms.
Managed overall operation of nursing services and patient care, including financial management, quality assurance, patient care, safety risk management, teammate satisfaction, quality index scores and facility maintenance.
07/2013 to 10/2015
Registered NurseGlobal, A 1St Flagship Company – Bangor, ME,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
11/2011 to 01/2014
Registered NurseGlobal, A 1St Flagship Company – San Jose, CA,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2006
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Jackson State Community College - Jackson, TN GPA:
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