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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Texas Board Registered Nurse with over 18 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a hospital, nursing home and psychiatric environment. Work well with diverse patient population and habilitate trusting relationships within my field to improve outcomes for patients. Team-Oriented, reliable and dedicated to increasing and enhancing patient care.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 11/2010 to Current
Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley – Mount Kisco , NY
Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley – Mount Kisco , NY
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts using RADPLUS with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Vernon Nursing and Rehab, 05/2008 to 10/2010
Adventist Health System – Palatka , FL
Adventist Health System – Palatka , FL
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting Rehab operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 11/2002 to 07/2007
Wilbarger General Hospital – City , STATE
Wilbarger General Hospital – City , STATE
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- 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.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Education
Certificate: Licensed Vocational Nurse, 08/2002
Vernon College - City
Vernon College - City
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, 05/2006
Vernon College - City, State
Vernon College - City, State
High School Diploma: 05/1993
Vernon High School - City, State
Vernon High School - City, State
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School Attended
- Vernon College
- Vernon High School
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Vernon Nursing and Rehab
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Degrees
- Certificate : Licensed Vocational Nurse , 08/2002
Associate of Science : Registered Nurse , 05/2006
High School Diploma : 05/1993
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