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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Well-qualified Registered Nurse with full Arizona credentials and extensive experience in Skilled and Nursing home settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 05/2020 to Current
Covid Clinic – Layton , UT
Covid Clinic – Layton , UT
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- 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
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
- 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
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinicaltrials
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Managed over 23 Residents on daily basis
Licensed Practical Nurse, 04/2018 to 05/2020
State Of New York – Attica , NY
State Of New York – Attica , NY
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- 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
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Matrix to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Nurse Practitioners, Wound team and other providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Managed over 20 residents on daily basis
Licensed Practical Nurse, 07/2017 to 06/2018
Addus Homecare Corporation – Kings Park , NY
Addus Homecare Corporation – Kings Park , NY
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- 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.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Matrix, Point Click Care, and Vision to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for over 23 residents each day with quality-driven support.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Nurse Practitioners , Wound team and other providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
EKG Monitor Technician, 09/2007 to 06/2017
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center – City , STATE
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center – City , STATE
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training
- Transcribed physician interpretations to maintain electronic records for cosign by attending doctor
- Documented vascular data such as edema, oxygen saturation and blood pressure to contribute to accurate diagnoses
Education
Associate of Arts: Nursing, 2016
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College - City, State
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College - City, State
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, 2004
Mjesovita Srednja Skola - City
Mjesovita Srednja Skola - City
Associate of Arts: NursingMaricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College - City, State
- Graduated from RN Refresher Program
Certifications
CPR certified
EKG certified
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School Attended
- Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
- Mjesovita Srednja Skola
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- EKG Monitor Technician
Degrees
- Associate of Arts : Nursing , 2016
Associate of Science : Registered Nurse , 2004
Associate of Arts : Nursing
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