Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse offering 5 years of experience in staff and leadership roles. Excellent team leader and problem solver with a resourceful and flexible approach. Knowledgeable in current practices, assessment, and care related to all ages and medical conditions. Looking to expand my knowledge and leadership skills in a Supervisor position.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Identified process improvements in day-to-day functioning of the department.
Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks, and authorized overtime.
Continually improved knowledge, sills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional development needs.
11/2018 to 12/2021
Registered NurseLoyola Marymount University – Los Angeles, CA,
Informed patients and family of effective treatment options for pain management, as well as taught at-home care strategies to enhance long-term pain control outcomes.
Educated patients how to make long-term lifestyle changes to reduce chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Provided moderate sedation and monitored vital signs and patient condition and response for persons undergoing pain control injections and procedures.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, clinic policies and standards of care.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
01/2015 to 01/2017
PhlebotomistSampson Regional Medical Center – Clinton, NC,
Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
03/2006 to 01/2015
PhlebotomistSampson Regional Medical Center – Clinton, NC,
Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
Utilized calm and friendly demeanor to increase patient comfort and alleviate anxiety.
Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
Used aseptic techniques to maintain specimen integrity.
Disposed of used needles in sharps containers to avoid accidental needlesticks.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2016 to to
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Charles Stewart Mott Community College - Flint, MI GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
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