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Professional Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 12+ years of experience of providing patient-centered focus to a diverse patient population. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. I believe in being a collaborative team player, and educating patients and their families about disease process, plan of care, providing patient and family interaction in all possible situations while ensuring HIPPA Compliance with all staff. I am also able to communicate with Spanish speaking individuals as an effective advocate for patients. Professionally trained RN with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
Chronic disease management
Chest pain management
HIPAA education
Removing sutures
Strong clinical judgment
Charting and clinical documentation
Collecting vitals
Precepting
Patient assessments
Cardiac life support
Trauma recovery
Foley catheters
Performing EKGs
Neurology awareness
Patient discharge
Tracheostomy care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Adult and Pediatric treatment knowledge
Work History
10/2019 to CurrentRegistered Nurse State Of Nebraska | Beatrice State Developmental Center, NE,
Assignments on an as needed basis
Local assignments
ER, Pre-op, and PACU
03/2019 to CurrentRegistered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentRochester General Health System | Le Roy, NY,
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
03/2019 to 09/2019Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentRochester General Health System | Oakfield, NY,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
05/2010 to 02/2019Registered Nurse, Emergency DepartmentRochester General Health System | Sodus, NY,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
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
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
01/2009 to 05/2010Cardiac Stepdown NurseProcter & Gamble | Saint Louis, MO,
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Delivered high level of quality care to a diverse population
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Monitored telemetry
Monitored patients after Cardiac Catheterization per protocol
Monitored and cared for patients recovering from Bypass, Pacemaker, or Angioplasty Heart Surgery
Worked under Cardiologists, and Cardiovascular Surgeons treating critically ill, and cardiovascular patients
03/2005 to 10/2008Licensed Practical NurseMedical Staffing Solutions USA | City, STATE,
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
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.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
03/2001 to 08/2004Home Health Care Provider/LPNMaxim Healthcare | City, STATE,
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
12/1999 to 11/2000Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Surgical NurseMedical Center Enterprise | City, STATE,
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Expected in 05/2009Bachelor of Science | NursingAustin Peay State University, Clarksville, TNGPA:
Expected in 12/1999Associate of Science | Nursing/LPNGeorge C Wallace Community College - Dothan, Dothan, ALGPA:
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