Team-oriented Day Surgery/PACU Nurse possessing the qualities required to be a hands-on and dedicated healthcare professional. A compassionate, hardworking, driven nurse with 4 1/2 years patient care experience. Ready to join a new company that appreciates exemplary patient care skills.
Skills
Pre-Assessment
Intake and discharge
IV starts
Patient monitoring
Blood transfusions
OR and ER experience
Patient Care
Precepting
Education and Training
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TXExpected in 05/2015 ā āBachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Weatherford CollegeWeatherford, TXExpected in ā ā:Veterinarian Assisting - GPA:
Experience
Baylor Scott & White Health - Registered Nurse, Emergency Department PRN Round Rock, TX, 04/2020 - Current
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, and medication side effects.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
Collected data to represent symptoms, including onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses.
Labcorp - Registered Nurse, Day Surgery/PACU Nurse Arlington, WA, 01/2016 - Current
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Animal Health & Medical Center - Veterinary Technician City, STATE, 07/2005 - 12/2014
Treated animals afflicted with various skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
Assisted with dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
Scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
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