Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Worked in the hospital and a well established OB-GYN office as a Licensed Practical Nurse for approximately 15 years before getting my Associated Registered Nurse degree.
Worked in a Outpatient Medical department as a LPN and RN doing and assisting physicians with multiple procedures. I worked approximately 18 years in the Endoscopy Department where I started multiple peripheral IV's, accessed Central Ports, assisted with multiple endoscopic procedures.
The last 6 years I worked in a off campus setting with mainly cancer patients. In this department I started IV's, accessed Central Ports, PICC lines, gave multiple injects (vaccines, flu, pneumonia, Vitamin B12). Performed Therapeutic Phlebotomy, blood transfusion, antibiotic therapy, iron infusions and IGG therapy.
I am recently retired as of February, 2022 after a 40 year career in nursing that I enjoyed very much.
Skills
Patient Condition Monitoring
Accurate Documentation
Medical Recordkeeping
Patient Care Assessment
Compassionate and Caring
Treatment Preparation
Clear Patient Communication
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Preventive Healthcare
Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Medical Procedure Preparation
Monitoring Vital Signs
Patient and Family Advocacy
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Pulmonary Conditions
PICC Lines
Anesthetic Administration
Airway Management
Intramuscular Injections
Treatment Plan Modification
Chest Tubes
Interpreting EKGs
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Medical Supply Management
Patient Examination
Work History
06/1997 to 02/2022
Registered NurseKinetix – Summerville, GA,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
02/1992 to 06/1997
Licensed Practical NurseChristian Care Communities – Hopkinsville, KY,
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Cared for over [Number][Type] and [Type] patients each day with quality-driven support.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Collaborated with [Number][Job title]s to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
02/1984 to 02/1992
Licensed Practical NurseChristian Care Communities – Louisville, KY,
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Cared for over [Number][Type] and [Type] patients each day with quality-driven support.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Collaborated with [Number][Job title]s to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
09/1982 to 02/1984
Licensed Practical NurseChristian Care Communities – Bowling Green, KY,
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Cared for over [Number][Type] and [Type] patients each day with quality-driven support.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Collaborated with [Number][Job title]s to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Education
Expected in 06/1997
Associate of Science: Nursing Calhoun Community College - Tanner, AL GPA:
Expected in 09/1982
Diploma: Practical Nursing J.F. Drake State Community And Technical College - Huntsville, AL GPA:
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