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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Functional Office Nurse delivers health care and patient care management while providing high-quality customer service to patients and visitors. Skilled in obtaining and recording vital signs, performing blood draws, injections, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 07/2013 to 08/2020
Trinity Health Corporation – Chelsea , MI
Trinity Health Corporation – Chelsea , MI
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts using Greenway with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part incontinuing education programs and workshops.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Office Registered Nurse, 01/2006 to 07/2013
Beth Israel Lahey Health – Lynn , MA
Beth Israel Lahey Health – Lynn , MA
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 12/1994 to 01/2012
Hca – Waltham , MA
Hca – Waltham , MA
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- 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.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- 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 patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Register Office Nurse, 05/1995 to 01/2006
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Foundation – City , STATE
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Foundation – City , STATE
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
GED: 05/1965
Grayson County High School - City, State
Grayson County High School - City, State
Associate of Science: Nursing, 12/1994
Western Kentucky University - City, State
Western Kentucky University - City, State
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School Attended
- Grayson County High School
- Western Kentucky University
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Office Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Register Office Nurse
Degrees
- GED : 05/1965
Associate of Science : Nursing , 12/1994
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