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REGISTERED NURSE
Skills
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Experience
10/2014 to Current
Registered NurseDepartment Of Veterans Affairs － Springfield , IL
- Seeking a challenging nursing position in obstetrics where my enthusiasm for the nursing profession, self-motivation, organizational skills, and willingness to learn result in optimal patient care.
- Profile Associate's Degree in Nursing from Indian Hills Community College.
- Eight months of practical nursing experience in long term care.
- Ninety-six hour preceptorship in Obstetrics/Women & Family at Great River Medical Center in Burlington, IA.
- One year of acute care experience at Great River Medical Center.
- Four months of post-partum, nursery, and pediatric experience at the Great River Women & Family Center.
- Exposure and some training in labor and delivery and neonatal intensive care.
- BLS, Child Abuse, and Dependent Adult Abuse Certified.
- Certified in Basic Dysrythmia / Telemetry.
- Experience with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
- Certified in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD).
- Six months of experience in renal medicine at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Creative and persistent; skilled at developing long-term relationships with patients and co-workers by listening with empathy and anticipating their needs.
- Quick learner; ability to learn technical information and adapt to new situations with ease.
- Computer literate and confident with new technology.
- Dedicated, energetic professional with a strong work ethic.
- Effective team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Currently holding an Iowa Compact nursing license, will have a Colorado RN license by the end of July, 2014.
- Provided excellent nursing care to adults in an acute care setting using compassion, critical thinking, and evidence based practice while working towards my Bachelors of Nursing Science.
- Provided quality nursing care in an acute care setting.
- Assessed five to seven patients continuously throughout the shift.
- Performed CAPD and continuously assessed dialysis fistulas.
- Used critical thinking skills to determine the level of care necessary for patients.
- Frequently communicated with physicians about patient care.
- Frequently admitted and discharged patients to and from the unit while working as Resource Nurse.
- Provided information and patient teaching about numerous disease processes, discharge planning, medications, and procedures.
03/2014 to 06/2014
Registered NurseDepartment Of Veterans Affairs － Viera , FL
- Provided quality nursing care to pediatric, post-partum, and neonatal patients using evidence based practice and compassionate nursing practice.
- Provided direct patient care in an obstetric and pediatric care setting.
- Provided care to intermediate and standard care neonates as well as cared for intensive care nursery patients.
- Cared for post-operative pediatric patients as well as post-operative adults including but not limited to radical neck, hysterectomy, and laparoscopic surgeries.
- Provided newborn care, breastfeeding, circumcision care, and post-operative teaching to OB patients.
- Provided new mothers with breastfeeding techniques and encouragement as well as supplemental options.
02/2013 to 03/2014
Registered NurseDepartment Of Veterans Affairs － Wappingers Falls , NY
- Provided quality care to patients in many areas of the hospital and performed basic RN duties including but not limited to assessment, medication administration, task delegation, and communication with health care providers.
- Provided care to patients on the Acute Care Unit, Behavioral Health Unit, and Medical Care/Transitional Care/Inpatient Rehab Units.
- Provided direct patient care in an acute care setting.
- Communicated with Physicians on a regular basis to ensure quality patient care.
- Provided therapies and treatments as ordered by Physicians.
- Communicated with other health care facilities and other areas within Great River Health Systems to ensure great patient handoffs between areas.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients in an acute care setting as well as transfers to other units within the hospital.
- Continued education through computer based learning modules and in-class learning.
Licensed Practical NurseYale-New Haven Health － Westbrook , CT
- Performed basic LPN duties such as assessment, medication administration, resident cares, and any ordered treatments or therapies.
- Provided health care services on a recurring basis to residents with chronic physical and mental disorders.
- Provided direct patient care in long-term care settings.
- Provided range of motion and ADL assistance to residents.
- Communicated with Physicians regularly related to patient care.
- Built strong relationships with residents as well as their families.
- Worked PRN and part-time while pursuing my associate's degree in nursing as a full-time student.
Education and Training
Present
Bachelor of Science: NursingWestern Governors University － City, StateNursing
2012
Associate's Degree: NursingIndian Hills Community College － City, StateNursing
2010
Fairfield High School － City, State
Skills
acute care, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Dialysis, discharge planning, long-term care, medication administration, MediTech, Obstetrics, patient care, direct patient, pediatric care, range of motion, Telemetry
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School Attended
- Western Governors University
- Indian Hills Community College
- Fairfield High School
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate's Degree : Nursing
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