Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction, proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Staff Supervision
Feeding Assistance
Personal Care Needs
Chronic Disease Management
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Patient Information Collection
Emotional Support
Medication Management
Hospice Care
Physician Communication
Pain Control
Work History
05/2019 to Current
Registered NurseMission Regional Medical Center – Reno, NV,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
03/2015 to 05/2019
Registered NurseMission Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
02/2013 to 01/2015
Licensed Practical NurseUpper Chesapeake Health – Forest Hill, MD,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Expected in 2022
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
Expected in 05/2016
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Chippewa Valley Technical College - Eau Claire, WI GPA:
Expected in 05/2007
Nursing Diploma: Practical Nursing Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Fennimore, WI GPA:
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