Registered Nurse with 22 years demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Patient monitoring
IV drug therapy management
Infant CPR certified
Critical care
Medication and IV administration
Diabetes management
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Certification
Epic EHR Management
Documenting vitals
Flow sheet charting
Vascular care understanding
Palliative and Pain Management
Tracheostomy care
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Ventilator care
Experience
Registered Nurse, 09/2013 to Current Kindred Healthcare – San Leandro, CA,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse, 11/2012 to 09/2013 Kindred Healthcare – Denver, CO,
Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
Documented all medications administered to mental health patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Supervised ancillary staff of 6 on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Registered Nurse, 05/2000 to 11/2011 Kindred Healthcare – Fort Worth, TX,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education and Training
: , Expected in West Union Attendance - Booneville, MS GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1985 West Union Attendance Center - Myrtle, MS GPA:
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1985 Northeast Community College - Booneville, MS GPA:
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