Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, using the nursing process and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Commitment to confidentiality of information at all times. Expert in all aspects of patient care and successful in delegating assignments based on patients' need and staff skills. Committed to delivering the highest quality of care when working as member of multidisciplinary
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with the clinical team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Collected blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Registered Nurse, 05/2008 - 02/2019 Cadia Healthcare – New Castle, DE,
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Provided complete care to patients, including physical assessments, medication and IV administration and chronic disease management.
Provided comprehensive care to 5-7 patients daily, managing all aspects of care from admission through to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge planning
Reviewed and revised patient care plans.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Promoted core measures in patient safety and satisfaction.
Managed patient evaluations, care plan development, treatment and medication administration for comprehensive patient services.
Informed patients on disease prevention techniques and interventions.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Performed chart audits daily and reviewed all clinical documents to ensure accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measures targets and completion of appropriate patient health education.
Acted efficiently in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Coordinated with physicians to inform patients on test results, treatment options and recommended procedures.
Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
Effectively communicated with physicians to deliver information to patients on test results, treatment option and recommended procedures.
Advised caregivers and family members in providing emotional and psychological care.
Fostered strong relationships with patients and colleagues, leveraging feedback and identifying opportunities to improve delivery and quality of care.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Managed the quality and delivery of care.
Recommended modifications based on patients' response.
LPN, 01/2005 - 05/2008 Kaiser Permanente – Greeley, CO,
Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and pursue optimal care.
Delivered nursing care before and after operations.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Educated clients, patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Communicated goals, plans and progress to patients and the physicians.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Monitored Infection Control and Critical Incidents, Risk Management and Quality Improvement plans.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2008 - Calhoun Community College - Tanner, AL GPA:
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