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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Well-qualified Nurse with full PA credentials and extensive experience in med-surg and surgery settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise. Dedicated and compassionate Progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 07/2016
Pittsburgh Technical College - City, State
Pittsburgh Technical College - City, State
Specialized Associates Degree: Surgical Technology, 2001
Western School of Health And Business Careers
Western School of Health And Business Careers
Licensure, Certification and Clearances
Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania State Board of NUrsing, #RN687148
BLS, ACLS, PALS
Pa Child Abuse History Clearance
Criminal Record Check
FBI fingerprint Record Check
Skills
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 01/2018 to Current
American Senior Communities – Salem , IN
American Senior Communities – Salem , IN
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as pain injections, cataracts, plastic , and neuro procedures.
- Expertly managed all surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures and procurement of supplies and equipment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Registered Nurse, 08/2016 to 01/2020
American Senior Communities – Franklin , IN
American Senior Communities – Franklin , IN
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Recorded and measured 6 patients' vital signs per 8hr, including weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Used cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Updated patient charts using cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over numerous patients daily.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- 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.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Lead Surgical Technologist, 04/2006 to 08/2016
Northwell Health – Glen Cove , NY
Northwell Health – Glen Cove , NY
- Worked with nurse clinician to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Provided scrubbing surgical assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurosurgery and plastic surgery procedures.
- Liaised between most department and operating room teams, ensuring availability of requisite instruments and equipment, including loaned and specialty devices.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment for specific procedures and arranged for surgeons.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools, including retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigation equipment.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Projected best-in-class care standards by achieving training initiatives for new surgical team members and aligning general procedures for optimal efficiency.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Surgical Technician, 10/2001 to 04/2006
Providence Health & Services – Canby , OR
Providence Health & Services – Canby , OR
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Used sutures, staples, clips and other tools to close wounds.
- Collected, prepared, and disposed of medical specimens.
- Created unobstructive operative fields by using retractors, sponges, and suction and irrigating equipment.
- Performed and documented pre-surgery and post-surgery sponge, instrument, and needle count.
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure.
- Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
- Created safe operating environments for invasive and non-invasive procedures.
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
- Applied antiseptics and sterile dressings to cover surgical locations and boost healing.
- Gowned and gloved staff to help team prepare for surgeries.
- Protected patients from infection by setting up and managing sterile operating fields.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Additional Information
Military Experience
US Army 91D - Surgical Technician 3/1997 - 3/2005
Worked in Brooke Army Medical Center(BAMC), Ft Sam Houston Tx, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center(WRAMC) Washington D.C. as a Surgical Tech. Deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan from April 2002 - Dec 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a Surgical Technician. Honorably discharged in March 2005 after serving eight years.
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School Attended
- Pittsburgh Technical College
- Western School of Health And Business Careers
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Lead Surgical Technologist
- Surgical Technician
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing , 07/2016
Specialized Associates Degree : Surgical Technology , 2001
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