Competent and caring Nursing professional offering twenty years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital, homecare and hospice environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Dedicated and well-qualified registered nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Looking for challenging and a long-term position.
Skills
Drug calculations
Medical assessment
Patient care planning
Home infusion care
Emotional awareness
Patient advising
Experience
Registered Nurse Case Manager, 05/2016 - 11/2020 Castle Senior Living – Greenfield, WI,
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Ventilator dependent child included maintaining proper settings, suction, patient airway, changing trach and cleaning to prevent infections.
Feeding tube preparation and discontinued. Changing tubing and keeping ostomy clean from infections.
Cough assist to prevent respiratory complication example pneumonia.
Organize and schedule home visit to home, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, school teacher and aides.
Registered Nurse, 04/2012 - 11/2020 Milwaukee Health Services System – Milwaukee, WI,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above [Number]%.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Float nurse to all units and floors in the hospital and Lockwood Mental Health.
Registered Nurse, 06/2016 - 01/2020 Milwaukee Health Services System – Milwaukee, WI,
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Registered Nurse, 03/2014 - 05/2017 Mission Regional Medical Center – Westland, MI,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, Expected in 1995 - Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI GPA:
Certifications
Numerous outstanding accomplishments from patients and family's for compassionate, successful care of their loved ones.
Elevation in all areas are outstanding and above average of satisfied levels of management care.
Excellent communication skill and going above the call of duty to meet patient physical, mental and spiritual needs.
In twenty years of registered nursing never called in or late for work.
Leadership awards in employment and honors in education. State of the State address for the government "Registered Nurse Honor" in Lansing MI on computer testing with one hundred percent on computer state license.
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