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REGISTERED NURSE, ACUTE REHABILITATION UNIT
Professional Summary
Compassionate Rehabilitation Nurse bringing 20 + years of experience delivering exceptional care to acute inpatient rehabilitation patients. Committed to caring for patients suffering from extreme physical and/or mental traumas. Specialize in collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to customize rehabilitation treatments and therapies to facilitate recovery from traumatic injuries and healing from recent surgeries in a safe supportive environment.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, Acute Rehabilitation Unit03/2020 to Current
Emory, Decatur , GA
Emory, Decatur , GA
- Care of patients with diagnosis of debility, stroke, amputations, quadriplegics, tetraplegics, motor vehicle accidents with traumatic injuries, gunshot wound victims, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Administration of prescribed medications / treatments, including IV administration, blood transfusions, and inhalation treatments.
- Monitoring and treatment of patients including pain management; wound care; nutritional management including G tubes and J tubes; ostomy care; tracheostomy care; fall prevention and safety precautions.
- Communication / collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members e.g. Physiatrists, Medical-Management Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, MDs, Social Work, PT/OT, Orthotists, SLP, Recreational therapists, Dieticians to manage patient concerns / problems (including weekly team conferences).
- Providing education and support to patients / families / designated caregiver(s), including skills to ensure a safe discharge.
- Electronic charting (EPIC) and PYXIS utilization.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation06/1997 to 03/2000
Ingham Regional Medical Center, (now McLaren), City , STATE
Ingham Regional Medical Center, (now McLaren), City , STATE
- Care of patients with diagnosis of debility, stroke, post -surgical orthopedic patients including amputations.
- Administration of prescribed medications / treatments..
- Monitoring and treatment of patients including pain management; wound care; nutritional management including G tubes and J tubes; ostomy care; tracheostomy care; fall prevention and safety precautions.
- Communication / collaboration with other interdisciplinary professionals e.g. Physicians, MDS, Social Work, PT/OT, Speech, and Dietician and nurse practitioners to manage patient concerns / problems (including weekly team conferences).
- Providing education and support to patients / families / designated caregiver(s), including skills to ensure a safe discharge.
Nursing Assistant (PCT)08/1990 to 03/1997
Ingham Regional Medical Center, (now McLaren), City , STATE
Ingham Regional Medical Center, (now McLaren), City , STATE
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Associate of Applied Science: : Nursing, 05/1997
Lansing Community College - City
- Graduated cum laude
- Graduated with 3.24 GPA
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care to 4-5 patients in Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.
- Collaborated with team of interdisciplinary team members to meet desired outcomes through direct contact with team members, as well as team conference participation.
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School Attended
- Lansing Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Acute Rehabilitation Unit
- Registered Nurse, Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Nursing Assistant (PCT)
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science : Nursing , 05/1997
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