Resourceful Medical Surgical Telemetry, Ortho, Bariatric Nurse offering 14 -years background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in ACLS, Telemetry, and BLS. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Skills
Preventative Health
Bariatric care
Chronic Disease Management
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Triaging
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Patient consultation
Patient and family advocacy
Acute care expertise
Women's health exams
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Telemetry
Train new employees
Surgical Acute Care
Fluent in Hindi and Punjabi
Education
Gand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ, Expected in 10/2018 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Gulab Devi HospitalJalandhar, Punjab, Expected in 10/2004 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Joanna’s Medical And Laboratory Sacramento, Expected in 02/2007 – –Certificate:Certified Phlebotomy Technician - GPA:
Work History
Care Initiatives - Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit Montezuma, IA, 12/2020 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
Care Initiatives - Registered Nurse Panora, IA, 02/2016 - 06/2021
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
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.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
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.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as knee/hip surgery and bariatric surgery.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Care Initiatives - Registered Nurse Rock Rapids, IA, 06/2014 - 02/2016
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.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Medication administration, Intravenous therapy, Tracheotomy care, Catheter insertions, surgical wound dressing, Oxygen care therapy and monitoring, Acute/Chronic care.
Mission Carmichael Health Care Center - Registered Nurse City, STATE, 05/2009 - 06/2014
Updated patient charts using Matrix with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
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