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REGISTERED NURSE, ICU
Professional Summary

Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 41 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of IV/central lines,surgical,wounds,respirator/ventilator,cardiac treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.

Skills
  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Staff Supervision
  • Precepting
  • Shared Governance
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Medical Laboratory Procedures
  • Chronic Disease Management
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU06/2016 to Current
Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional – Clifton Springs, NY
  • Precepted new ICU nurses.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating inclinical trials.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 22-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 7patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.192
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care's
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 6-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 22 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.22
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including External Pacing,Ventilator,BiPAP, and other procedures.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Supervising Staff RN on Rehabilitation01/2006 to 11/2016
Clifton Springs Hospital&Clinic – Clifton Springs, NY
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Managed 2 nurses in Vent/Rehab unit handling needs of Chronically ill/Surgical patients.
  • Worked at least 140 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency
  • Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, ICU09/2007 to 06/2016
Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional – Clifton Springs, NY
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 22-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 7patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training fostering improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution.
  • Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including Coronary heart disease, Diabetes,Heart Disease,Renal Failure,Respiratory Disorders.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 6-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 22 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including External Pacing,Ventilator,BiPAP, and other procedures.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Precepted new nurses both in ICU and medical/surgical, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and best nursing practice.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients with direction of provider.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and specialty drips and monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Staff Nurse04/1981 to 11/2008
Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic – Clifton Springs, N.Y
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Followed all HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
  • Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing06/1979Finger Lakes Community College- Canandaigua, NY
  • Continuing education in Assessment Skills,Cardiac Courses:Basic and Advanced,Oncology/Chemo Competent, Wound Care/Vac Dressing Support,ACLS,Stroke Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Clifton Springs Hospital,Rochester Regional
  • Clifton Springs Hospital&Clinic
  • Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic

School Attended

  • Finger Lakes Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, ICU
  • Supervising Staff RN on Rehabilitation
  • Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Nursing 06/1979

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