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Professional Summary
Dedicated, Hardworking and Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in hospital, health care facility environments and all various types of sub-acute, long-term and home health care settings. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Personal care needs
Medical recordkeeping
Administering immunizations
Sanitation
Foley catheters
Patient Assessments
Patient evaluation
Home care
Emergency Procedures
Setting up referrals
At-risk patient care
Patient Management
Health screening
Removing sutures
Physical assessments
Patient discharge
Hospice and palliative care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Family Education
Insulin medication assistance
Chest pain management
Medication Administration
Vaccine administration
Data Collection
Acute care expertise
Staff supervision
IV setup
Diabetes and nutrition education
Appointment Scheduling
Collecting vitals
Work History
10/2018 to CurrentRegistered NurseSurgery Partners | Bakersfield, CA,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Updated patient charts using point click care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
06/2018 to 09/2018Registered Nurse (RN)Wesley Enhanced Living | Warrington, PA,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Updated patient charts using point click care with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
06/2017 to 05/2018Registered NurseTerros, Inc. | Tucson, AZ,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
01/2004 to 12/2012Registered NurseTerros, Inc. | Bullhead City, AZ,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
Expected in 10/2020Bachelor of Science | NursingGrand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZGPA:
Expected in 11/2001Associate of Science | NursingSchool of Nursing, Mbano Joint Hospital, Imo-State, Nigeria, GPA:
Expected in 08/2013Certified Nursing Assistant Vocational Training | Certified Nursing AssistantCentral Learning Adult School Site, Fresno, CA, GPA:
Expected in 09/1996High School Diploma | Girls' Secondary School Ogbor Nguru, Imo-State, Nigeria, GPA:
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