Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in med/surge & behavioral health environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. I am a strong patient advocate who wants to make a difference for patients and their families.
Skills
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Staff Supervision
Precepting
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Shared Governance
Acute Care Expertise
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Personal Care Needs
Patient Check-Ins
Patient Care
Crisis Intervention
Patient Assistance
Behavioral Health
Treatment Planning
ADLs Assistance
Infection Control Understanding
Education
Jennings Senior High SchoolSt. Louis, Missouri, Expected in – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Jewish Hospital College Of Nursing & Allied HealthSt. Louis, Missouri, Expected in – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Jewish Hospital College Of Nursing & Allied HealthSt. Louis, Missouri, Expected in – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Accomplishments
I have been a member of the Nurse Practice Council for approximately two years and a member the Unit Practice Council at Hyland Behavioral for approximately three years. I have used my position to advocate for patient safety along with increased compassion and empathy for both the patient and their family.
Work History
Upper Chesapeake Health - Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit Bel Air, MD, 06/2008 - Current
Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Conducted client rounds every 2 hours to check on residents.
Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
Assisted and counseled 10 patients daily.
Charted on each patient daily.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
Upper Chesapeake Health - Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit Havre De Grace, MD, 07/2006 - 05/2008
Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts using paper charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Upper Chesapeake Health - Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit Forest Hill, MD, 01/2004 - 05/2006
Administered medications and assessed side effects, successes and failures of new medications.
Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations.
Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems.
Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients.
Assisted in calming patients using recognized best practice techniques with help from assistants and guards.
Partnered with social workers, counselors and doctors to develop plans of care.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts using paper charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 10 patients daily.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Barnes Jewish Hospital - Registered Nurse, Vascular-Surgical Unit City, STATE, 06/2001 - 09/2003
Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of vascular patients in challenging post-op environment.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
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Jennings Senior High School
Jewish Hospital College Of Nursing & Allied Health
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