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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.

Skills
  • Indirect patient care
  • Preventative health
  • Confidentiality
  • HIPAA education
  • Patient privacy
  • Neurology awareness
  • IV setup
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Relationship building
  • Administering immunizations
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient assessments
Work History
Registered Nurse, 09/2015 to Current
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
  • 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
  • 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
Bachelor of Science: Computer And Information Sciences, 06/2004
Chestnut Hill College - City, State
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 12/2009
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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