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REGISTERED NURSE
Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 36 years of emergency department experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with emergency and chronic disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to all patient populations.

Skills
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Care
  • Patient education and counseling
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Administering medicines
Experience
December 2018 to Current
Prairieville Family HospitalPrairieville, ALRegistered Nurse
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
May 2013 to March 2020
St. James Parish HospitalLutcher, LARegistered Nurse, Emergency Department
  • Coordinated review, revision and creation of operational policies within emergency department.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
  • Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 2 to 10 high acuity patients per shift.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
December 1990 to April 2013
Earl K. Long Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LARegistered Nurse, Emergency Department
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 10 to 15 high acuity patients per shift.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
  • Cared for more than 6 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 21-bed emergency unit.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Education and Training
May 1984
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Nursing
Associate of Science
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Prairieville Family Hospital
  • St. James Parish Hospital
  • Earl K. Long Medical Center

School Attended

  • University of Mobile

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Degrees

  • Nursing Associate of Science

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