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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Caring and compassionate Nurse with 16 years of experience in various types of settings from Rehab, Long Term Care, Hospital and Home Healthcare in roles of a Charge Nurse, Supervisor and Unit Manager. Proven ability to provide and implement individualized care plans and help patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and customer service.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 12/2019 to Current
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Lenexa , KS
Department Of Veterans Affairs – Lenexa , KS
- Assist patients with how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia and influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- 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.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Updated patient charts using Matrix with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 4 nurses and support personnel.
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
- Accurately recorded all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 22 patients each day in high-volume Rehab setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2013 to Current
Yale-New Haven Health – Madison , CT
Yale-New Haven Health – Madison , CT
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Care Coordinator, 06/2015 to Current
Lutheran Family & Children's Services Of Mo – Columbia , MO
Lutheran Family & Children's Services Of Mo – Columbia , MO
- Completed residents assessments in accordance with current regulations and guidelines.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of 24 to 80 residents in personal care home.
- Initiate appropriate nursing and medical practices in alignment with laws and regulations.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Implemented care plans for residents treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Oversee delivery of care for all residents in 80-bed personal care home, managing direct care to up to 40 residents, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of CNAs, CMAs, personal sitters and companions.
- Promote residents and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Oversee and managed 10 clinical and support staff in residents care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2016 to 10/2019
Yale-New Haven Health – Mystic , CT
Yale-New Haven Health – Mystic , CT
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures such as sterile dressing changes and wound vacs.
- Collaborated with RN, PT, OT and ST to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Performed 8 functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including DM, CM and RN to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered venipuncture, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to CM, recording all changes in medical records.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 10/2019
Fortis College- - City
Fortis College- - City
Pratical Nursing: Pratical Nursing, 10/2004
Cameron College - City, State
Cameron College - City, State
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School Attended
- Fortis College-
- Cameron College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Care Coordinator
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing , 10/2019
Pratical Nursing : , 10/2004
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