Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than twenty years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Skills
Patient Management
Flow sheet charting
Community advocate
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Patient Care
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Patient discharging
Patient care planning
Experience
Registered Nurse, 10/2001 to Current Global, A 1St Flagship Company – Sacramento, CA,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Case Manager, 12/2017 to 01/2019 Pinnaclecare – Princeton, NJ,
Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and oversaw implementation of interdisciplinary team plan of care.
Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
Participated in case conferences with multi-disciplinary team to discuss client care planning and progression.
Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for members.
Developed comprehensive client-driven case plan with short and long-term goals.
Protected patient data in alignment with HIPAA privacy protocols.
Determined functional status, activity, acuity and self-management levels to make proper care referrals.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, 10/2016 to 06/2017 Providence Health & Services – Tarzana, CA,
Educated patients on how to live with and appropriately manage chronic illnesses and injuries.
Taught acute rehabilitation nursing techniques to help patients develop self-care skills necessary to transition to independent living.
Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Cared for patients recovering from neurological and orthpaedic procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Cardiac Registered Nurse, 09/2003 to 09/2007 Community Health System – Hattiesburg, MS,
Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 01/2021 Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2001 Lorain County Community College - Elyria, OH GPA:
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