Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Skills
Patient assessments
Bedside care
Surgical procedures
Patient/Family education
Medication administration
Care plan administration
Phlebotomy
Wound care
Basic life support
NG Tubes
Patient charting
IV solutions and piggy backs
Pain management
Performed phlebotomy
Assessed vital signs
Observed patients
Patient and family advocacy
Charts, Coding
Clerical, Receptionist
Clinical Experience, Phone
Customer service, Transcription
Life support, Vital signs
Mark, Wound care
Medication administration
Pain management
Gastrostomy buttons experience
Infection control measures
Relationship building
Patient discharge
Patient Assessments
Care Plan Development
High level of autonomy
HIPAA education
Epic use
Managing deadlines
Education
Medical Career Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI UniversityVirginia Beach, VA, Expected in 11/2016 ā āAssociates of Applied Science:Registered Nursing - GPA:
Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZExpected in 11/2020 ā āBachelor of Science:Registered Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
RN license- currently active
BLS-Resuscitation Quality Improvement- June 15, 2021
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support- June 24, 2021
NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Work History
Dean Health - Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical-Telemetry Unit Florissant, MO, 06/2019 - Current
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
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
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Fosters spirit of teamwork within assigned areas
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Supervised and managed functions for 29-bed Medical-Surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as colorectal and bariatric
Provided exceptional care to 29 bed high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Bimbo Bakeries Usa - Care Partner II Norcross, GA, 05/2017 - 01/2019
Is responsible for assisting the Nurse in providing patient care
Serves as a receptionist for the nursing unit
Responsible for fulfillment of clerical and transcription duties
Duties that included monitoring vital signs, phlebotomy
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Medical Career Institute, College of Health Science of ECPI University
