Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 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.
Skills
Medication Administration
Collecting vitals
Specimen collection
Geriatric care
Intravenous Therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Check blood glucose
Wound Care Management
Direct Patient Care
Feeding Assistance
Work History
Registered Nurse, 01/2021 - Current Mercy Health System – Crystal Lake, IL,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
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.
Monitored patient condition, including tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 05/2019 - 01/2021 University Of Central Florida – Orlando, FL,
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/2016 - 04/2019 University Of Central Florida – Orlando, FL,
Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising physician.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/2012 - 12/2015 University Of Central Florida – Orlando, FL,
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 2013 - Azure College - Miami, FL GPA:
License Practical Nurse: , Expected in 2007 - Miami Lakes Technical School - Miami Lakes, FL, GPA:
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