Dedicated Medical Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse cardiac and surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Staff Development and Precepting
Infectious disease control
IV and venipuncture certified
Medication and IV administration
Patient education and counseling
Follow-up calls
Flow sheet charting
Patient Management
Diabetes management
Documenting vitals
Vascular care understanding
Gastrostomy tube care
Nursing staff leadership
Immunization skills
Patient care planning
Coordinating referrals
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Palliative and Pain Management
Colostomy care familiarity
Nursing Plan Development
Tracheostomy care
Electronic Health Records Management
IV drug therapy management
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Patient discharging
Postpartum care
SBAR communication
Hearing screenings
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Experience
08/2021 to Current
Registered Nurse, Float PoolMercy Health – Tiffin, OH,
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
10/2017 to 04/2022
Registered Nurse, Float PoolMercy Health – Defiance, OH,
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
12/1999 to 01/2020
Hospital Corpsman First ClassBank First National Corporation – Watertown, WI,
Administered medications and immunizations.
Performed both emergency and routine medical procedures in high-pressure environments.
Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership.
Facilitated patient care by performing examinations and administering treatment.
Performed eye exams, dental inspections and physical exams to promote full-body health.
Assessed scene upon arrival for possible hazards or dangerous situations.
Administered first aid treatment or life support in prehospital settings.
Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership.
Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care by conducting lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration.
Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
04/1991 to 08/2014
Licensed Practical NurseST Francis Medical Center – City, STATE,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
worked NICU and pediatrics after hour clinic, pediatric pulmonolgy clinic,
Education and Training
Expected in 04/2017 to to
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing Florida Career College - Claire, FL, GPA:
Expected in 01/1991 to to
Associate of Science: Practical Nursing Louisiana Delta Vocational School - West Monroe, LA, GPA:
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