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REGISTERED NURSE
Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 6 years of Medical Surgical experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with Medical and Surgical disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to various patient populations.

Skills
  • Unit administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Electronic charting
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
Experience
Registered Nurse, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, October 2016-CurrentMoultrie, GA
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Delivered care to 6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 25-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy Medical Surgical and Pre-op/PACU setting.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 25-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
  • Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Registered Nurse, Women's Center for Advanced Surgery, March 2015-October 2016Tifton, GA
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • 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.
  • Delivered care to 15 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
  • Coordinated care for up to 15 patients per shift in busy Pre-op/PACU setting.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Registered Nurse, Tift Regional Medical Center, July 2014-October 2015Tifton, GA
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • 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 medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Delivered care to 6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy Medical Surgical setting.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 28-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering [Number] to [Number] high acuity patients per shift.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Fitness Manager, Tiftarea YMCA, January 2007-January 2012Tifton, GA
  • Increased patronage of facilities by restructuring social media efforts.
  • Utilized well-honed decision-making skills to quickly and effectively find solutions to customer issues.
  • Answered questions regarding the fitness equipment to gym patrons and offered information on wellness strategies.
  • Encouraged all employees to voice concerns and share opinions without fear of reprisal, which ensured a positive and efficient working environment for all.
  • Delivered a high level of training to each employee, providing guidance and information to strengthen the skills needed to accomplish tasks.
  • Oversaw gate community featuring fitness and recreation center and aquatic facilities.
  • Implemented clear goals for each employee and tracked his or her progress carefully, providing support and assistance whenever it was needed.
  • Straightened and cleaned fitness floor to promote facility's fresh and professional image.
  • Led group wellness classes to instruct as many as 30 members on aerobic and Aquatic[Type] topics.
  • Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial and personal training goals consistently.
  • Showed members how to complete exercises and use machines properly and safely.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including Aerobic and Aquatic tasks.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Supported Fitness[Type] department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Education and Training
Associate of ScienceRegistered Nurse, , , Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, , TiftonGAMay 2014
Associate of ScienceFamily And Consumer Sciences, , , Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, , TiftonGAMay 1999
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Colquitt Regional Medical Center
  • Women's Center for Advanced Surgery
  • Tift Regional Medical Center
  • Tiftarea YMCA

School Attended

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Fitness Manager

Degrees

  • Associate of Science
    Associate of Science

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