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REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary
Competent and hard-working Registered Nurse devoted to assisting clients achieve optimal health through holistic and empathetic nursing practices. Seeking to obtain a position in an acute care setting where I can apply my nursing knowledge and skills as well as facilitate my further growth and development as a professional nurse.
Skill Highlights
Basic, blood pressure, caregiver, charts, decision-making, First Aid, focus, infection control, injections, law, Life Support, nursing, Patient Advocacy, patient advocate, bathing, patient care, patient care, patient flow, processes, protocols, rapport, safety, Sound, staffing, statistics, teaching, venipunctures, vital signs, Wound care
Professional Experience
10/2014
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse Bay Area Regional Medical Center - Webster, Texas
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Tested glucose and administered injections.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
10/2013 to 08/2015
Registered Nurse Memorial Hermann Hospital System - Houston, Texas
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
04/2013 to 12/2013
Registered Nurse Kindred Hospital Bay Area - Houston, Texas
  • Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
  • Changed central line dressings.
  • Wound care.
  • Removed central lines upon patients discharge.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
11/2001 to 06/2011
Patient Care Assistant II/Medical Assistant St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital - Houston, Texas
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
  • Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
  • Assisted with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Measured urine and delivered specimen to the lab.
  • Transport patients to and from different departments.
  • Tested patients' blood glucose levels.
  • Performed venipunctures.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Foley catheter insertions and removal.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
Education and Training
2015
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Prairie View A & M University - Houston, Texas, United States Nursing
2012
Associate of Applied Science: Degree: Nursing Lee College - Houston, Texas Nursing
Nursing
Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification First Aid CPR certified through American Heart Association
Additional Information
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION LICENSES Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, License number 834338
Skills
Basic, blood pressure, caregiver, charts, CPR certified, decision-making, First Aid, focus, infection control, injections, law, Life Support, Nursing, Patient Advocacy, patient advocate, patient advocate, bathing, patient care, patient care, patient flow, patient flow, processes, protocols, rapport, safety, Sound, staffing, statistics, surgery, teaching, venipunctures, vital signs, Wound care
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Bay Area Regional Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann Hospital System
  • Kindred Hospital Bay Area
  • St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital

School Attended

  • Prairie View A & M University
  • Lee College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Patient Care Assistant II/Medical Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing
    Associate of Applied Science: Degree : Nursing
    Nursing

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