Compassionate [Job Title] accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Skills
Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Taking vitals
Patient Care
Patient discharging
Palliative and Pain Management
Coordinating referrals
Nursing staff leadership
Family and patient support
McKesson
Medical assessment
Critical care
Colostomy care familiarity
Patient relations
Infant CPR certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Immunization skills
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Intake and discharge
Acute and rehabilitative care
Home visits
Long-Term Care
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Monitoring vital signs
Maintaining feeding pumps
Checking oxygen levels
Performing bladder scans
Administering medicines
Patient care planning
Mobility assistance
Strong medical ethic
Follow-up calls
Culturally sensitive
Medication and IV administration
IV drug therapy management
Removing stitches and staples
Catheters
SBAR communication
Culturally-sensitive care
Enthusiastic caregiver
Diabetes management
Education and Training
Alamance Community CollegeGraham, NCExpected in 05/1993 – –:Nursing Practice - GPA:
Thompson School Of Practical NursingBrattelboro, Expected in 06/1983 – –License Practical Nurse:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1983-present
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Leveraged nursing skills to provide relief assistance to medsug and covid departments.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Assisted with personal care needs of clients in private homes while supporting patient independence and well-being.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Supervised [Number]-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
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