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REGISTERED NURSE
Summary

Hardworking nursing professional. Several daisy award nominations. Work well with all generations and specialize in helping various patient populations. Advanced skills in procedure preparation, supply management and EHR updates. Striving to have my BSN by the end of 2020 and to excel in nursing at every opportunity.

Skills
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Patient discharging
  • Care planning
  • Cerner
  • Preparing for procedures
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Maintaining sterile and aseptic technique
Experience
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse09/2018 - Current
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities.
  • Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfation.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • 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.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse07/2017 - 08/2018
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing miocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
  • Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
  • Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Company Name | City, StateStudent Nurse Technician07/2014 - 07/2017
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Company Name | City, StateNurse Assistant12/2011 - 11/2013
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Used clinical skills to conduct lab draws, assess vital signs, complete glucose evaluations and treat pre-and post-operation patients.
Education and Training
The University of West Florida | City, StateAssociate of Arts in Medicine 12/2010
Herzing University | CityAssociate of Science in Nursing06/2016
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • The University of West Florida
  • Herzing University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse
  • Student Nurse Technician
  • Nurse Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts in Medicine
    Associate of Science in Nursing

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