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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to diverse groups of patients. Knowledgeable about Oasis medicare and EMR/EHR requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting exceptional patient satisfaction standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
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Work History
Registered Nurse | 05/2019 to 09/2019
Corecivic - Aransas Pass , TX
Corecivic - Aransas Pass , TX
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Registered Nurse | 06/2018 to 02/2019
Corecivic - Arrington , TN
Corecivic - Arrington , TN
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse | 08/2015 to 11/2018
Corecivic - Atoka , TN
Corecivic - Atoka , TN
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 36-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- 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.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as Joint replacements, bowel resections, neurosurgery procedures and amputations.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Utilized Meditech to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Registered Nurse | 01/2014 to 05/2016
Corecivic - Avondale , CO
Corecivic - Avondale , CO
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Cared for patients in 40 -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment utilizing McKesson, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 7 patients daily.
Education
Baptist School of Health Professions - City | Associate of ScienceNursing, 08/2013
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School Attended
- Baptist School of Health Professions
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Baptist School of Health Professions - City | Associate of Science
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