Dedicated nursing professional who worked 2+ years in a Level 2 trauma Emergency department. Highly adaptable to different patient needs and dynamic conditions. Team player offering clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. Ready to take on a new professional challenge. Skilled at collaborating with physicians, other nurses and assistants to provide comprehensive, high-quality care.
Skills
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
TNCC certified
IV and venipuncture experience
Critical care
Electronic charting
Diabetes management
Policy and procedure compliance
Patient Assessment and Care
Seizure management
Patient confidentiality
Medication and IV administration
Catheter and wound care
Patient Care and Education
Tracheostomy care
Patient Advocacy
Gastrostomy tube care
State and federal regulatory compliance
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Relationship and team building
Sterilization techniques
Culturally sensitive
Oxygen machine maintenance
Organization and planning
Personal and professional integrity
Interpersonal skills
Critical thinking proficiency
Neonatal ICU procedures
Nursing staff leadership
Immunization skills
Intake and discharge
Life-sustaining machines
Electronic Health Records Management
IV drug therapy management
Diagnostic tools experience
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Infectious disease control
Colostomy care familiarity
Ventilator care
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Family and patient support
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Education and Training
Chipola CollegeMarianna, FLExpected in 2019 – –Associate of Arts: - GPA:
Dean's List Honoree 2018
McLendon Educational Trust Scholarship Recipient
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Scholarship Recipient
Chipola CollegeMarianna, FL, Expected in 2019 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Student Nursing Organization Member
Women Can Change the World Scholarship Recipient
Florida Blue Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship Recipient
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Sanitized, prepared and assembled medical equipment, readying work environment for physicians and emergency surgeons.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, preliminary diagnosis, treatment, documentation and discharging.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Cared for patients of all ages, giving special attention to newborn and geriatric patients with age-specific needs and risks.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Evaluated physical and psychological condition of incoming patients to identify nuances of protocols and treatments required for drugged or traumatized patients.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Livunltd - Groups Coordinator Lead Asbury Park, NJ, 01/2015 - 10/2016
Reviewed all incoming contracts and submitted for approval.
Prepare weekly group reports and cancellation reports for weekly Base Fleet meeting and manager meetings to further assist other departments (such as housekeeping) on what groups we have checking in and out that week.
Assist accounts receivables of any billing issues that were to be made.
Set up Master and Group accounts for group identification, group billing, and reservations.
Responsible for all paperwork, contracts, and emails pertaining to groups.
As a Group Coordinator I am responsible for reviewing all applicants/contracts for accuracy and completeness and process all applications/contracts accordingly.
When assigning groups on detachment, it is my responsibility to determine how many rooms are needed and determine availability to see if our facilities can accommodate these squadrons.
The squadrons routinely bring 150 to 500 members, and if two or more were scheduled at the same time the 797-bed capacity of the NGIS Key West facility will be quickly exceeded.
During the past year I have checked-in over 32,000 guests for over 160,000 bed nights.
I also accommodate and meet any squadrons of 40 or more at the terminal for check in- to help eliminate the wait process and to ensure we get the proper information needed from each guest.
Manager: Jeffrey Fluker (XXX-293-4149).
Monitored performance of sales team and implemented improved methods where needed.
Promoted product and service offerings in an effort to increase revenue.
Navy Gateway Inns And Suites - Front Desk Associate City, STATE, 03/2012 - 07/2015
NF-02.
All clerical work, work with popular computer software such as Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as hotel software called Epitome.
Hospitality skills and customer service.
Ensured security of all guests.
Ensured guest privacy.
Possess a welcoming manner and positive attitude; demonstrate effective communication skills; professionally interact with guests; answering guest questions concerning hotel facilities; and provide information about local attractions.
Provide assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary.
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