Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications, comprehensive patient assessments, and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Basic Life Support (CPR) and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certified
Patient education and counseling
Family and patient support
Emotional awareness and culturally sensitive
Strong medical ethic
Comprehensive medical assessments
Monitoring vital signs
Checking oxygen levels
Medical documentation
McKesson expertise
Patient admissions and discharging
Follow-up calls
Setting appointments
Staff Development and Precepting
Palliative and Pain Management
Performing bladder scans
Colostomy care familiarity
Vascular care mastery
IV drug therapy management
ELNEC proficiency (End-Of-Life-Care)
Maintaining feeding pumps
Diabetes management
Seizure management
Education and Training
AURORA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSINGAurora, IL, Expected in 05/2015 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Major in Registered Nursing
Students for Wellness Member
Sigma Theta Tau Member
3.75/4.0 GPA
Dean's List Honoree 1st Semester 2013
Presidential Transfer Scholarship Recipient
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (2012-Current)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2016-Current)
ANA Certified in Cardiovascular Care
Experience
Palmetto Health - Registered Nurse, Infectious Disease Spartanburg, SC, 07/2020 - Current
Coordinates care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Updates physicians on patient test results and assists in developing care plans.
Delivers direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Cares for more than 6 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 36-bed infectious disease unit.
Administers scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing comprehensive care plans.
Treats patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and complications.
Collects lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Serves patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, acute respiratory failure, and viral COVID-19 pneumonia.
Performs blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Meets training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Boosts patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Counsels caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educates on patient care options.
Maintains composure and efficiency during rapid response situations and emergency codes.
Promotes healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Answers patient questions and provides take-home materials for further information.
Cardinal Health - Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Colton, CA, 08/2015 - 07/2020
Worked closely with interdisciplinary team and client’s family to provide excellent client care.
Familiar with administering oral, transdermal, subcutaneous, IV and IM medications.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
Executed dressing changes, indwelling catheter placement, colostomy care, NG management, and IV medication titration.
Collaborated with physicians to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Monitored and educates nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educates on patient care options.
Administered palliative care in inpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 3 to 6 high acuity patients per shift.
US Navy - Master at Arms City, STATE, 03/2006 - 03/2010
Domestic law enforcement and force protection.
Assisted with classes to teach CPR and AED certification.
Supervised shifts of 25-40 civilian and military personnel.
First responder in emergency and non-emergency settings.
Provided basic medical care and nutritional supplementation to residents in the Hampton Roads area.
Proficient in legal documentation.
Obtained secret security clearance and maintained strict confidentiality.
Developed exceptional time-management skills.
Detected more than 500 violations such as trespassers and narcotics in 4 years of service.
Enforced the rules and regulations of the Navy throughout the facilities and grounds.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Spee-Dee Delivery Service - Delivery Driver City, STATE, 06/2002 - 02/2006
Delivered parcels to residential homes and businesses to over 12 towns across 3 counties in northern Illinois.
Maintained a safe driving record while holding department of transportation certification.
Ensured safe handling and transport of both hazardous and non-hazardous material daily.
Worked both independently as well as supervised 10-15 employees to ensure efficient company productivity.
Performed routine and spontaneous vehicle/equipment repairs and inspections daily.
Notified customers of delays, decreasing calls to support.
Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Processed payments by accepting cash, checks and credit card payments.
Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders.
Operated delivery vehicles 5-6 days per week, averaging 200 miles and 80 customers served daily.
Activities and Honors
Accomplishments
OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Family Support - Educated families about procedures, treatment regimens, prevention and care.
Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
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