Compassionate Registered Nurse with five years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in multiple environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Patient Check-In
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Acute Care Expertise
Infection Control Measures
Medication Administration
Strong clinical judgment
Trauma recovery
Tracheostomy Care
Chronic disease management
Crisis Intervention
Treatment Planning
Mental Disability Management
Medication Management
Progress Evaluation
Patient Relationships
Oxygen saturation standards
Intravenous therapy
Preventive health
Patient and family advocacy
Work History
03/2021 to Current
Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Grand View Hospital – Souderton, PA,
Conducted client rounds every 15 min to check on residents.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Float Nurse to Med Surgical and Step Down Care Unit(s).
07/2021 to 01/2023
Cardiology Nurse PRNUniversal Health Services – Lawrenceville, GA,
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to five patients daily.
Administered medications to five patients and monitored response to medications
Cared for patients in twenty four-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
12/2020 to 02/2021
Medically Complex Unit Mission Health System, Inc – Arden, NC,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
07/2020 to 11/2020
Trauma Registered NurseBaylor Scott & White Medical Center – City, STATE,
Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
06/2018 to 07/2020
Med Surgical NurseHospital Corporation Of America, HCA – City, STATE,
Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Expected in 06/2018
Bachelor of Science: Nursing The University of Texas At Arlington - Arlington, TX GPA:
Expected in 05/2016
Associate of Arts: Nursing TCCD - Fort Worth, TX, GPA:
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