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Summary
Driven, competent, and caring Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience caring for patients within Emergency Departement setting. 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
and carrying out patient care in high-volume emergency room environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Skills
Clinical training
Infection control standards
Flexible
Quick problem solver
Calm and level-headed under duress
Electronic charting
Administering medication
Medical terminology knowledge
Experience
Registered Nurse, 12/2015 to Current Guardian Elder Care – Richfield, PA,
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and TdAP to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for clinical procedures.
Diagnosed and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing admissions and transfers.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises.
Updated physicians on patient test results.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Oversaw and performed patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with medication administration, tests and minor procedures.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records and transfer files.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Communicated with emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Trained new RN hires to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/2013 to 12/2015 Amedisys Inc. – Fredericksburg, VA,
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with EPIC.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 25-bed hospital.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Cleaned instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers and physical therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Patient Care Technician, 03/2009 to 12/2013 Emerson Hospital – Bedford, MA,
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Assisted elderly patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
Assisted with patient admission, discharge and transfer to maximize facility efficiency.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks, including taking out dirty linens and taking out trash to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
Used hospital devices, including wheelchairs and mechanical lift devices to transport and lift patients.
Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
Secured qualified assistance for patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Safely transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
Collected and labeled urine and fecal specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2015 UACCB - Batesville, AR, GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2013 ASU Searcy - Searcy, AR, GPA:
Certifications
CPR certification
RN certification
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification
NRP certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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