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.
Skills
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
Patient Assessments
Emotional intelligence
Professional bedside manner
Medication Administration
Personal care needs
Medication distribution
Removing sutures
Acute care expertise
Strong clinical judgment
Staff supervision
Nursing care planning
IV setup
Care Plan Development
EPIC software use
Skills
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
:
Patient Assessments
:
Emotional intelligence
:
Professional bedside manner
:
Medication Administration
:
Personal care needs
:
Medication distribution
:
Removing sutures
:
Acute care expertise
:
Strong clinical judgment
:
Staff supervision
:
Nursing care planning
:
IV setup
:
Care Plan Development
:
EPIC software use
:
Work History
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.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Midwifery, Expected in 01/2000 - Bangalore University - Karnataka , India, GPA:
BSN
Associate of Science: Pharmacy, Expected in 07/1995 - JSS College Of Pharmacy - Mysore, Karnataka, India, GPA:
Diploma in Pharmacy
High School Diploma: , Expected in 03/1993 - CMS College - Kottayam, Kerala, India, GPA:
Pre-Degree Certificate
High School Diploma: , Expected in 03/1991 - M T Seminary High School - Kottayam, Kerala, India, GPA:
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