Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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.
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Acute Care Experience
Infection Control Measures
ACLS, PALS and CPR certified
Patient Check-Ins
Staff Supervision
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Education
Murray State UniversityMurray, KYExpected in 12/1997 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Work History
Mission Health - Registered Nurse Cottonwood Falls, KS, 04/2007 - Current
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as orthopedics and Endoscopy.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Ardent Health Services - NICU Registered Nurse Montclair, NJ, 11/2002 - 04/2007
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to premature infants.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, umbilical lines, IV management on premature infants and medication administration.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions when baby was ready for discharge.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and NG tube monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging situations concerning their infant.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Mission Health - Registered Nurse Pratt, KS, 01/1998 - 02/2002
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 30 bed cardiac unit, providing direct care to up to 10 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA pumps, fluids and chest tubes. Oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Cared for patients in 30-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care from CABG, pain management and chest tube management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
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