Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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
Medication Administration
Clear Patient Communication
Patient Examination
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Monitoring Vital Signs
Compassionate and caring
Direct Patient Care
Basic Cardiac Monitoring
CPR
NRP
Work History
10/2007 to Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and DeliveryChristus Health – Kingsville, TX,
Managed care of laboring mothers and assisted them through the process of delivering.
Managed care of out patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, PCTs and ancillary staff.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Implemented medication and IV administration and catheter insertion.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
10/2007 to Current
Level II NICUTrinity Health Corporation – Muskegon, MI,
Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 6-bed neonatal ICU unit.
Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Guided and educated parents and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
10/2007 to Current
Triage Nurse Labor and DelvieryExcela Health Westmoreland Hospital – City, STATE,
Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
05/2004 to 10/2007
Emergency Room NurseChildren's Hospital Of Pittsburgh – City, STATE,
Cared for patients ranging from birth to early adulthood
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic truma.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Expected in 05/2004
Associate of Science: Nursing Westmoreland County Community College - Youngwood, PA GPA:
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