Registered Nurse in Day Surgery09/2013 to Current
Company NameCity, StatePrepare patients for surgical procedures, including Surgery, Endoscopy, and Diagnostic Imaging and recovering from moderate sedation to general anesthesia. Assess, intervene and evaluate pain management and surgical sites. Administer medications as ordered to include daily IV antibiotic therapy. Effectively communicate with patients, family, team member and physicians.
Registered Nurse in ICU05/2012 to 09/2013
Company NameCity, StateProvided total patient care from admission through transfer to lower level of care. Administers all nursing care through EMR and assisting in bedside procedures. Recognizes complications and reports to physician as necessary. Practices safe equipment use including ventilator support. Charge Nurse to unit on assignment to include shift assignments and assisting staff when needed.
Registered Nurse in Home Health as Case Manger05/2011 to 11/2011
Company NameCity, StateAssessment through evaluation from admission to discharge of home care patients. Provided safe, timely, effective, efficient, patient-centered care ensuring to communicate with interdisciplinary team following physicians' plan of care. Responsible to supervising LVN and CNAs. Care includes medication and IV administration, wound care/ wound vac, pain and symptom management with patient/ caregiver education.
Registered Nurse in Med/ Surg10/2010 to 06/2011
Company NameCity, StateMonitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Managed adult patients experiencing acute and chronic disease processes. Providing nursing care as directed by physician and intervening on average 5-7 patients per shift.
Registered Nurse in Emergency Department05/2008 to 06/2009
Company NameCity, StatePlan and organize patient load while providing a positive work environment from admission through discharge. Ensuring confidential patient environment and direct patient care as ordered by physician.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Registered Nurse in Telephonic Case ManagementCompany NameCity, StatePhone Based Case Management in a managed care setting. Provided Pre-admission counseling, Welcome home calls, IN- Network and Premium provider referrals, Discharge planning, Coordination of care, Outreach to high utilization members and promotion of healthy lifestyles with disease prevention/ management.
Registered Nurse in Home Health Case ManagementCompany NameCity, StateCase managed 30-40 homebound patients with proactive, preventive care while supervising 10+ LVNs and HHAs. Cost effective care of the diseased patient with addition to TeleHealth. Providing comprehensive assessment, care planning, referrals, evaluation and education for independence.
Registered Nurse in Prior Authorization and Utilization ReviewCompany NameCity, StatePhone based data entry for physician offices and the insured. Review of state and federal mandated as well as clinical guidelines. Decision making for authorization and benefits or sent to Medical Director for review.
Registered Nurse in GYN/Postpartum/ Mother babyCompany NameCity, StateProvided care to postpartum mothers and education to mother- baby care. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Registered Nurse in OR Circulator/ GI Lab/ Lithotripsy/ Pain ManagementCompany NameCity, StatePrepared patient for surgery, obtaining consent, education of perioperative patient. Intubation assist, sterile setup, room prep and patient prep. Maintain case and communication, evaluation of patients and outcomes through delivery to PACU. Mentor for new staff and team leading. Initiated New Hire Orientation packet and chart reviews.
Registered Nurse in OR Circulator/ GI Lab/ Lithotripsy/ Pain ManagementCompany NameCity, StatePrepared patient for surgery, obtaining consent, education of perioperative patient. Intubation assist, sterile setup, room prep and patient prep. Maintain case and communication, evaluation of patients and outcomes through delivery to PACU. Mentor for new staff and team leading. Initiated New Hire Orientation packet and chart reviews.
