Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Skills
Patient Care Assessment
Microsoft Outlook
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Accurate Documentation
Patient Examination
Diet and Nutrition
Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
Work History
02/2004 to 06/2013
Registered NurseKvc Health Systems – Wichita, KS,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Preceptor for New RNs 2008-2013
09/2002 to 09/2003
Registered NurseKvc Health Systems – Olathe, KS,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
01/2013 to Current
Registered Nurse ConsultantPalmetto Health – Laurens, SC,
Evaluated and monitored care and services throughout shift to improve quality levels.
Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Created, implemented and evaluated programs that promoted staff recruitment, retention and development.
Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions before deployment to different departments.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Expected in 05/2002
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Utica College - Utica, NY GPA:
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