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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Summary
Ohio-licensed Registered Nurse since 2016. Over 2 years of experience in managing multiple patients with a broad range of acute and chronic illnesses on a 30 bed Medical-Surgical/telemetry Care Unit. Another 2+ years of experience as a Hospice RN case manager that required management of up to 18 patients weekly with terminal illnesses. Works very well in both team and independent settings. Values a strong work ethic to ensure satisfaction from both employer and clients.
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Experience
Emory Healthcare | Stockbridge , GARegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit03/2020 - Current
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Advisacare | Independence Charter Township , MIHospice Registered Nurse Case Manager11/2017 - 03/2020
- Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care and medication dosing.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Emory Healthcare | Snellville , GARegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit08/2016 - 11/2017
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Education and Training
Shawnee State University | City, StateAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing05/2016
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School Attended
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Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
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