Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 8+ years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings. Dedicated and compassionate with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability 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.
Skills
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventative health
Professional bedside manner
Medication Administration
Charting and clinical documentation
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Trauma recovery
Oxygen saturation standards
Precepting
Data Collection
Emergency Procedures
Lab result interpretation
Procedure preparations
Physical assessments
Critical care
Performing EKGs
Education
Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TNExpected in 05/2011 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Tennessee Technology Center Knoxville, Expected in 05/1998 – –:Licensed Practical Nurse - GPA:
Work History
Wellstar Health System - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Greenville, GA, 04/2012 - 02/2020
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
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.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for many patients each day in high-volume [ER] setting.
Inserted peripheral IVs .
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to six patients on average in post-operative recovery room.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives and safe medication use.
Cared for patients in six-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
Milwaukee Health Services System - Registered Nurse Milwaukee, WI, 06/2005 - 01/2011
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care for best possible patient outcomes.
Upper Chesapeake Health - Licensed Practical Nurse Havre De Grace, MD, 05/2000 - 09/2005
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Delivered updates in patient status to the Registered Nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
Collaborated with Registered Nurses to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
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