Driven Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience caring for patients within various settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Current BLS and intention to attain BSN within two years.
Skills
Culturally-sensitive care
Patient monitoring
Intake and discharge
Home visits
Medical assessment
Inpatient and outpatient care
Medication and IV administration
Cerner
Emotional awareness
Patient education and counseling
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
IV drug therapy management
Patient Care
Removing stitches and staples
Culturally sensitive
Diabetes management
Colostomy care familiarity
Staff Development and Precepting
Experience
02/2021 to Current
Registered NurseGuardian Elder Care – Surveyor, PA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Assisted with personal care needs of clients in private homes while supporting patient independence and well-being.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Assisted clients in completing activities of daily living by managing household activities, maintaining daily schedules and providing transportation to and from medical appointments.
Delivered exceptional in-home patient care throughout recovery.
Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
01/2020 to 01/2021
Registered NurseGuardian Elder Care – Bethel Park, PA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Administered medications for long-term care needs and short-term issues such as new infections.
Responded promptly to changes in conditions and emergency situations to deliver expert care in line with good practices and patients' wishes.
Monitored resident health with regular assessments to check on conditions and care efficacy.
Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
Managed medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Cared for patients recovering from BKA and orthopedic procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
07/2019 to 10/2019
Registered NurseGuardian Elder Care – Indiana, PA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Assisted occupational therapist in evaluation of patients.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
01/2019 to 05/2019
Registered NurseGuardian Elder Care – Lima, OH,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2018
ADN: Nursing Northwest College - Powell, WY GPA:
Expected in 05/2013
Associate of Science: Biology Eastfield College - Mesquite, TX GPA:
Expected in 05/2010
High School Diploma: Pagosa Springs High School - Pagosa Springs, CO GPA:
Activities and Honors
President Student Nurses Association, state chapter
Vice President of Student Nurses Association, local chapter
Member, Alumni Association Northwest College
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, lifetime member
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification [2016 to present]
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