Compassionate Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Medical screening
Patient education and counseling
Family and patient support
Culturally sensitive
Patient care planning
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Administering medicines
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Disease management programs
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preparing for procedures
Patient discharging
Education and Training
Lorain County Community CollegeElyria, OHExpected in 12/2004 ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Methodist Home For Children - Registered Nurse Associate Manager Butner, NC, 04/2015 - Current
Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to carry out doctor orders and treatment care plans.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Managed personnel scheduling, facilitating adequate coverage to meet demand.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Supervised 32 -bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Renown Health - Registered Nurse Sparks, NV, 05/2005 - Current
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
May Credit Service Center - Customer Service Lead City, STATE, 01/2001 - 04/2004
Trained new team members on proper service methods and evaluated service delivery using quality assurance program.
Assisted operators with handling calls and took over escalated concerns to provide skilled solutions.
Volunteered to handle complaints and issues for manager during busy time periods.
Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Coached, monitored and motivated new agents to boost performance and enhance job knowledge.
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