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Hardworking, Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience in providing individualized patient care with excellent communication skills. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Well-qualified RN with Texas credentials and extensive experience in Med-Psych and Psych settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Preventative health
Medical recordkeeping
English proficiency
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Patient Management
Feeding assistance
Collecting vitals
Diabetes and nutrition education
Infection control measures
Lab result interpretation
Family Education
Direct Patient Care
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Patient and family advocacy
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Proper catheter insertion/removal
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Diabetes and nutrition education
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Infection control measures
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Lab result interpretation
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Professional bedside manner
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Medication Administration
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Strong clinical judgment
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Registered Nurse, Med-Psych Unit, 03/2019 - Current
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center – City, STATE,
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Managed 3 nurses and nursing activities in 18 bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Led successful 6 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 18 bed Med-Psych unit, providing direct care to up to 6 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Updated patient charts using Epic software with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of sympJessica reoccurrence.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to 6 patients daily.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Assistant Ward Manager, 10/2008 - 02/2019
Northern Health And Social Care Trust, UK – City, STATE,
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 24-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 8 employees daily
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
- Created cusJessicaized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Motivated and supervised RMN in delivering quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Oversaw all financial transactions and management functions, strategically managing operating budget.
- Organized and facilitated department head meetings regularly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to laws similar to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Staff Nurse ( Registered Mental Health Nurse), 09/2003 - 10/2008
Northern Health And Social Care Trust – City, STATE,
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Evaluated, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to assess and identify patients' conditions, including psychological evaluations, cognitive evaluations and basic lab tests such as urine tests and brain scans.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities, including depression and anxiety programs.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and sympJessicas.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes or any abnormal changes.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided exceptional care to patients with organic and functional mental health issues with needing complex care.
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Midwifery, Expected in 01/2000
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Bangalore University - Karnataka , India,
GPA:
BSN
Associate of Science: Pharmacy, Expected in 07/1995
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JSS College Of Pharmacy - Mysore, Karnataka, India,
GPA:
Diploma in Pharmacy
High School Diploma: , Expected in 03/1993
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CMS College - Kottayam, Kerala, India,
GPA:
Pre-Degree Certificate
High School Diploma: , Expected in 03/1991
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M T Seminary High School - Kottayam, Kerala, India,
GPA:
Secondary School Leaving Certificate
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