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REGISTERED NURSE/CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary
Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
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Work History
09/2020 to Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitTexas Health Resources – Mesquite , TX
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
08/2019 to 08/2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitTexas Health Resources – Southlake , TX
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
10/2015 to 08/2019
Registered Nurse/Charge NurseWomen's Healthcare Associates, Llc – Portland , OR
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 100 patients daily
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Cared for patients in 264-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Updated patient charts using Point click care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
06/2007 to 10/2015
Licensed Practical NurseVictoria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – City , STATE
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in computerized system to keep team informed of changing conditions
Education
2015
Associate of Science: Nursing
Jersey College - City, State
Jersey College - City, State
07/2007
Associate of Applied Science: Practical Nursing
Keiser Career College - Pembroke Pines - City, State
Keiser Career College - Pembroke Pines - City, State
Certifications
- CPR certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Registered Nurse Multistate
- BLS certified
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School Attended
- Jersey College
- Keiser Career College - Pembroke Pines
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science : Practical Nursing
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