Dynamic Staff RN bringing 4.5 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Experienced Staff RN with over 4.5 years of experience in Cardiac/Telemetry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Chronic disease management
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy
Meal Preparation
Food counseling
Diabetic lifestyle planning
Vital signs monitoring
Patient Assessments
EMR / EHR
Direct Patient Care
Inpatient care
Patient Management
Work History
Registered Nurse-Cardiac Unit, 08/2019 - Current Providence St. Joseph's Health – Inverness, CA,
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 (6) patients daily.
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
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.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided care for postoperative CABG patients both on Cardiac Unit and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Filled in as relief charge nurse on both cardiac units in the absence of shift supervisors.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry, 12/2018 - 08/2019 Onward Healthcare – Norfolk, VA,
Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in Telemetry and Surgical units.
Performed hourly rounds on 35-bed floor to monitor equipment function and lead placement.
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Cared for patients in 35-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients, as relief Charge Nurse.
Led successful 10-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff as relief Charge Nurse.
Relief Charge nurse, while being a travel nurse, for approximately 6-8 months at CAMC Memorial, Charleston, WV.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Utilized variety of technical equipment, including stethoscopes, thermometers and sphygmomanometers, to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies.
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2016 - University Of Pikeville - Pikeville, KY GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 08/2017 - University Of Pikeville - Pikeville, KY GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support(American Heart Association), expires July, 2022.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Association), expires July, 2022.
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