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• Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• 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.
• Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
• Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
• Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
• Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.

While working at Rutherford Hospital, I was a registered nurse on the Float Pool working in all areas including: Med/Surg, ICU, Emergency Room, Nursery, Postpartum, Endoscopy, and Outpatient Services.

• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.