California State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Telemetry and Psychiatric care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practice while driving innovation.
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Oxygen saturation standards
Insulin medication assistance
Chronic disease management
Direct patient care
Incident reporting
Patient evaluations
IV drug therapy management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
Behavior Modification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor, 01/2018 to Current American Senior Communities – Lafayette, IN,
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Explained coping methods useful to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation and yoga
Educated patients on importance of healthy lifestyle, nutrition and mood relaxation techniques
Ensured treatment plans were efficiently carried out and maintained reports of patient responses
Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems
Performed assessments of patients to ensure expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed
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
Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
Directed nursing activities for 2 departments at 1200-bed hospital providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
Cardiac, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Registered Nurse, 10/2016 to 12/2017 Integris Health – Oklahoma City, OK,
Changed out tracheotomy's, gastronomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and Intravenous administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, colostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
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 re-occurrence
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 371-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients
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
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectal, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans
Registered Nurse Supervisor, 01/2016 to 09/2016 Advanced Correctional Health – Wabasha, MN,
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Utilized Cognitive-behavioral therapy and behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Coordinated with psychiatrists to develop treatments for wide-ranging mental health problems
Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 1239 individuals
Registered Nurse, 10/2014 to 12/2015 Barstow Community Hospital – City, STATE,
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
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
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom re-occurrence
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 30-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology, and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 2013 Azusa Pacific University - Azusa, CA GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Health Administration, Expected in 2011 University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ GPA:
Dean's List 2012
Affiliations
Member, service Employee International Union, 2016 to Current
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Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor
Cardiac, Telemetry, and Progressive Care Registered Nurse
