Driven Registered Nurse with greater than 10 years of experience caring for patients within acute and critical care settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Diabetes management
Infant CPR certified
Electronic Health Records Management
Acute and rehabilitative care
Patient Care
Team supervision
Maintaining feeding pumps
Removing stitches and staples
Preparing for procedures
Intake and discharge
Medical assessment
Epic EHR Management
Triaging
Sick visit procedures
Sterilization techniques mastery
Medication administration expert
Emotional awareness
Life-sustaining machines
Staff Development and Precepting
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Patient Management
Culturally sensitive
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Patient discharging
Immunization skills
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Patient education and counseling
Documenting vitals
IV and venipuncture certified
Palliative and Pain Management
General housekeeping
Checking oxygen levels
SBAR communication
Administering medicines
Medication and IV administration
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Culturally-sensitive care
Managing personal care
Taking vitals
Flow sheet charting
Patient care planning
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Catheters
Monitoring vital signs
Triaging patient concerns
Strong medical ethic
Family and patient support
McKesson
Enthusiastic caregiver
Updating computer records
Body mechanics knowledge
Computerized charting specialist
Experience
Registered Nurse, 08/2013 to Current Memorial Healthcare – Eaton Rapids, MI,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Documented all therapies, including [Type] and [Type] to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to [Type] patients in [Type] department.
Participated in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above [Number]%.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Registered Nurse, 04/2009 to Current Mercy Health – Tiffin, OH,
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Determined patient injury and illness by performing triage on incoming patients daily.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Registered Nurse, 08/2013 to 12/2017 Mercy Health – Defiance, OH,
Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Worked with patients and their families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referral.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Participated in non-clinical assignments, including maintaining records, preparing reports and serving on special committees.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition and delegated care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized plans of care.
Treated patients with broad range of diagnoses ranging from sepsis, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Managed all facets of telemetry, including PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
Provided training and supervision to 16-member staff in intensive care unit.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2010 Darton State College - Albany, GA GPA:
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, Expected in 05/2002 Augusta Technical College - Augusta, GA GPA:
Certified Medical Assistant: , Expected in 05/1989 Augusta Technical College - Augusta, GA GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1987 Wrens High School - Wrens, GA, GPA:
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