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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in various types of long-term settings. Proven ability to provide individualized care plans and help patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 05/2018 to Current
Select Medical Corporation – Palatine , IL
Select Medical Corporation – Palatine , IL
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Registered Nurse, 11/2017 to 06/2018
Select Medical Corporation – Palo Alto , CA
Select Medical Corporation – Palo Alto , CA
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Registered Nurse, 11/2016 to 11/2017
Select Medical Corporation – Pennsauken , NJ
Select Medical Corporation – Pennsauken , NJ
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Updated patient charts using Optimum and Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Changed out tracheostomies and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/2005 to 11/2016
Windsor Care Center – Mount Sterling , KY
Windsor Care Center – Mount Sterling , KY
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Updated patient charts using Point Click Care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Cared for patients in 48-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Changed out tracheostomies and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
High School DiplomaCelina High School - City, State
Practical NursingApollo Career Center - City, State
Associate of Science: NursingJames A Rhodes State College - City, State
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School Attended
- Celina High School
- Apollo Career Center
- James A Rhodes State College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Practical Nursing
Associate of Science : Nursing
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