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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Unit environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 09/2015 to Current
Northwell Health – Franklin Square , NY
Northwell Health – Franklin Square , NY
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- 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
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Cared for patients in 450-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Updated patient charts using Sunrise with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
- 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 catch and address new concerns
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Implemented interventions, including medication administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Nursing Assistant, 01/2012 to 08/2015
Lifescape – Rapid City , SD
Lifescape – Rapid City , SD
- Monitored, tracked and report important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional needs
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, with wheelchairs and other assistive devices
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve safe patient handling
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to healthcare staff
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Documented all care actions by completing records and logs with Sunrise and Microsoft systems
- Utilized mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
Database Analyst, 06/1996 to 09/2015
Ascension Health – Greenwood , IN
Ascension Health – Greenwood , IN
- Managed database security including development and access of input systems
- Used various statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports
- Modified existing databases to meet unique needs and goals determined during initial evaluation and planning process
- Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications
- Collaborated with clients from concept through final delivery of product or service
Education
Master of Science: Nursing, Expected in 08/2020
Capella University - City
Capella University - City
Bachelor of Science: Computer And Information Sciences, 06/2004
Chestnut Hill College - City, State
Chestnut Hill College - City, State
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 12/2009
Manor College - City, State
Manor College - City, State
Certifications
- BLS certified
- Registered Nurse in [State]
- CPR certified
- ANA Certified in Gerontological NP
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School Attended
- Capella University
- Chestnut Hill College
- Manor College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing Assistant
- Database Analyst
Degrees
- Master of Science : Nursing , Expected in 08/2020
Bachelor of Science : Computer And Information Sciences , 06/2004
Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 12/2009
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