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REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Responsible and compassionate registered nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 17 years of experience in the healthcare setting. Great organizational skills used to maintain high productivity level with heavy workloads. Patient advocate who demonstrates caring professionalism when working with patients and their families. Loyal and collaborative team player. Self-directed with a high level of personal accountability.
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Work History
Registered Nurse, 03/2016 to Current
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine – Coral Gables , FL
University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine – Coral Gables , FL
- Basis Diagnostic assessment and interviewing of patient.
- Schedule appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Efficiently using Advanced MD and EPIC EHR for charting office encounters, appointment scheduling and E-prescribing.
- Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.
- Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients.
- Verified patients' eligibility and claims status with insurance agencies.
- Assess the need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Authorize drug refills and provide detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Renal Care Coordinator/Navigator for patients diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 4 and pre- End Stage Renal Disease.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts using Davita EPIC EHR with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Completed prior authorizations.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse, 04/2007 to 03/2016
Ochsner Health System – Abita Springs , LA
Ochsner Health System – Abita Springs , LA
- Provide hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, and continuous venovenous hemodialysis to acute and critical care patients.
- Accessed hemodialysis central line catheters.
- Cannulated arteriovenous fistulas and grafts for initiation of hemodialysis.
- Medication Administration
- Transfusion of Blood products
- Self-directed with great judgment skills.
- High level of personal accountability.
- Transcribed and initiated physician orders.
- Performed lab tests and communicated results.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Closely monitored acute conditions.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Educated patient and family members on kidney disease process, medications, procedures, and medical/nursing interventions.
- Charge RN of 9-12 staff members.
- Evaluation of staff requirements in six surrounding hospitals.
- Coordinate hemodialysis and other procedures with physicians and staff members in six surrounding hospitals.
- Delegated staff nurse duties.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure, and asthma.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Medical Oncology Registered Nurse, 01/2004 to 06/2007
Us Oncology, Inc. – Eugene , OR
Us Oncology, Inc. – Eugene , OR
- Primary Care involving assessments and evaluation of medical oncology and stroke patients.
- Blood product and medication administration
- Implemented and evaluated plans of care which included nursing diagnoses, short/long-term goals, and criteria for meeting goals.
- Stroke Certified
- Patient and family education of different disease diagnosis and processes.
- Worked closely with patient family members, pharmacists, case managers, physical therapists and others involved in patient care to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures.
- Charge Nurse
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing: Nursing, 2006
Wesleyan University - City, State
Wesleyan University - City, State
Registered Nurse Diploma: Nursing, 2003
Bryan College Of Health Sciences - City, State
Bryan College Of Health Sciences - City, State
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School Attended
- Wesleyan University
- Bryan College Of Health Sciences
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse
- Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
- Medical Oncology Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Nursing : Nursing , 2006
Registered Nurse Diploma : Nursing , 2003
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