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Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
MI, WI, CA-Licensed Registered Nurse with background working in multi-disciplinary medical and hospital facilities. Skilled in obstetrical care, newborn care, postpartum care, gynecological care and Long term care. Experience as EMT, first responder with cross training to emergency department.
Versatile and adaptable with over 8 years experience as travel nurse.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Postpartum care
Birth coaching
Patient Management
Experience
09/2012 to CurrentRegistered NurseLoyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA,
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Educated mothers on newborn care and post-delivery health to optimize outcomes.
Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
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.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
06/2011 to 09/2012Registered NurseLoyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA,
All aspects of care in regards to labor and delivery, newborn care, postpartum care and gynecological surgery patients.
09/2007 to 06/2011Registered NurseLynn University | Boca Raton, FL,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability
Cared for more than 85 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 85-bed nursing home unit.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Oversaw efficient nursing operations in 90-bed long-term care unit.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1994Associate of Science | NursingKirtland Community College, Roscommon, MIGPA:
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