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Dedicated Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety, and hard working. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs with a great attitude.
- Medical screening
- Unit Charge Nurse
- Patient monitoring
- Patient discharging
- Patient Teaching
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- Great Team Work Skills
- BLS
- NRP
- Fast Learner
- Good time management skills
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09/2010 to Current Registered Nurse Merakey – Elizabeth, PA,
- Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.
- Utilized valuable communication skills to deliver information to family members regarding patient treatment, care and medical options.
- Delivered exceptional care to average of 3 neonatal ICU patients.
- Formulated care plans for every individual neonatal intensive care patient, reviewing on daily basis to determine effectiveness.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Counseled patients by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for bedside procedures.
- Managed UVC’s, arterial and PICC lines.
- Attended deliveries and performed assessments on baby to determine if baby is stable to stay with mom after delivery or needed further monitoring.
- Made patient assignments appropriately based on patient acuity and staffing.
- Delegated appropriately according to patient acuity and staffing.
- Permanent charge nurse position, worked with and communicated with sister units to plan day accordingly for any potential admissions or problems with baby that may arise.
- Served on our NICQ and helped with unit projects and implemented new practices for our NICQ project.
06/2009 to 09/2010 Pediatric/Med Surg Overflow Registered Nurse Pacific Medical Centers – Clarkston, WA,
- Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
- Facilitated medication management, including educating family members and monitoring for side effects.
- Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
- Completed initial and comprehensive ongoing patient and family assessments to determine healthcare needs.
- Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Worked closely with physicians and charge nurses to manage and update patient care plans.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
06/2006 to 06/2009 Clinical Nurse Merakey – Elizabethville, PA,
- Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
- Prepared charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results.
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
- Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
- Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
- Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
- Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
- Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
05/2004 to 06/2007 Registered Nurse Mississippi Baptist Medical Center – City, STATE,
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
- Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
- Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
- Recorded patients' vital signs and observed fetal monitor to track babies’ heart rates.
- Administered fluids and labor-stimulating drugs such as Pitocin through IV or central line.
- Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
- Anticipated deviations of normal infant deliveries to safeguard patients and newborns.
- Circulated in the OR during CesareanSections and recovered patients in PACU.
- Monitor vital signs, bleeding, and managed pain after delivery.
- Worked as a team during deliveries and emergent situations.
Expected in 05/1999 High School Diploma:
Terry High School - Terry, MS
GPA:
Expected in 05/2004 Associate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse
Hinds Community College Allied Heath - Jackson , MS
GPA:
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