Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 3.5 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in family practice clinic and emergency department environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Preventative health
Chronic disease management
Excellent charting and clinical documentation
Staff supervision
Professional bedside manner
Vaccine program coordination
Call and walk-in triaging
EMR / EHR- Meditech, IC-Chart, EPIC
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
Professional relationship building with internal and external entities
Bilingual- Spanish and English
Education
Blue Mountain Community CollegePendleton, ORExpected in 06/2016 ā āAssociate Degree in Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Charter CollegeAnchorage, AK, Expected in 02/2011 ā āAssociate of Health Information Management: - GPA:
Othello High SchoolOthello, WAExpected in ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Certifications
Registered Nurse in WA
BLS certified
Work History
Corecivic - Registered Nurse Aguilar, CO, 10/2017 - Current
Vaccine for Children Primary Coordinator.
Clinic Employee Health Representative.
Primary clinic Registered Nurse in a family practice setting with approximately 24 employees serving a diverse patient population of all ages.
Responsible for overseeing clinical flow, safety and for supervising staff when supervisor is out of office or at meetings.
In charge of ordering pharmaceuticals for most used medications used in clinic, rotating expired stock and keeping emergency kit ready for use.
Performed triage on all patients, that includes in person and telephone to best determine best disposition based on patient signs, symptoms, patient history, assessment and clinic resources.
Maintain nursing schedule for patient's returning for blood pressure checks, glucometer and insulin teaching, vaccines, medication administration for standing orders, pregnancy tests, medication reconciliation and any other patient questions or concerns regarding their health and well-being.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns. Adhering to the rights of medication administration at all times.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Oversaw and delegated to clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses and medical assistants in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, pharmacists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care.
Plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Registered Nurse in an emergency department setting for a rural community serving a diverse population of all ages.
Trauma certified in a level 3 trauma hospital. ACLS and PALS certified.
Ability and skills to stabilize patients and prepare for either in-patient admission or transfer to higher level of care facilities.
Ability to recognize, observe, assess and treat patients that are deteriorating or improving. Inform team on patient's changes in conditions.
Excellent communication skills with team in high stressed situations and the ability to maintain calm in those situations.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns. Adhering to the rights of medication administration at all times.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Prepare patients for surgery, assist in conscious sedation procedures, chest tubes, rapid sequence intubation.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Certified Nursing Assistant in a family practice setting serving a diverse patient population.
Rooming patients while obtaining vital signs, chief complaint, medication reconciliation, patient history, order labs, prepare patients for provider.
Prepare patient for minor procedures, maintain sterile field at all times, obtain consent, time out procedure, therapeutic communication with patient during all times.
Translated for physician's.
Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and stay on top of symptoms and keep nursing and providers informed of changes.
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