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Professional Summary
Driven, hardworking and veteran ER Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 20-year record of success in nursing and desiring School RN position.
Skills
Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Triaging
Acute Care Expertise
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Well Visit Procedures
Critical Care
Experience with Pediatrics to Geriatrics
Work History
06/2004 to CurrentRegistered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentKaiser Permanente | Kaneohe, HI,
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Routinely care for patients from birth to geriatrics
Extensive knowledge with pediatric population and age specific care
Charge Nurse and Clinical Coordinator experience for ER department
Extensive critical care experience such as Cardiac Arrest, Stroke, Ventilator management
03/2001 to 06/2004Registered Nurse, ICUAmita Health | Catonsville, MD,
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
08/2000 to 03/2001Registered Nurse, Internal MedicinePalmetto Health | Richland, WA,
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Counseled patients on newly diagnosed health conditions and maintenance of existing conditions.
Education
Expected in 05/2000Associate of Science | NursingNortheast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, ALGPA:
Expected in | Pre-MedicineMiddle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TNGPA:
Expected in 05/1993High School Diploma | Plainview School, Rainsville, AL, GPA:
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