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REGISTERED NURSE, ICU
Professional Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 30+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to Medical Surgical. Telemetry and Critical Care patients. Knowledgeable about Physician communication and Interdisciplinary team collaboration requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Works well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • CPR Certified
  • Diagnosis
  • Personnel
  • Progress
  • Quality
  • Reporting
  • Telemetry
  • Precepting
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Acute Care Expertise
Work History
Registered Nurse, ICU, 08/2001 to 10/2020
CCRN ICU expert Patient Care, CCRN, Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital – Cocoa Beach, Florida
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care at Health First critical care and 2 North Telemetry units.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Counseled patients and families on treatments and care options, including discharge and home care instructions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Registered Nurse, 10/2001 to 04/2002
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital – Cocoa Beach, FL
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions. Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, 06/1988 to 10/2001
Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital – Rockledge, FL
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
  • Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability 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.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as angioplasty, carotid endarectomy, step down open heart surgery and general surgery.
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 03/1988
Brevard Community College - Cocoa, Florida
First Aid/CPR Certified Critical Care Certification Advanced Cardiac LIfe Support CertificationVolunteered to teach community CPR thru Health First at Viera Stadium. Dedicated to giving the best service to each, every time. E C CPR HF.V A I
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • CCRN ICU expert Patient Care, CCRN, Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
  • Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
  • Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital

School Attended

  • Brevard Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, ICU
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Nursing , 03/1988
    First Aid/CPR Certified Critical Care Certification Advanced Cardiac LIfe Support Certification

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