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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience caring for patients within inpatient and outpatient setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Skills
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient monitoring
  • Wound cleaning/care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Inpatient and outpatient care
  • Documenting vitals
  • Patient discharging
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Performing bladder scans
  • Diabetes management
  • Administering medicines
  • Laparasopic procedures familiarity
  • Medication administration
  • Medical assessment
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Checking oxygen levels
  • Patient education
  • Vascular care understanding
  • Preparing for procedures
  • SBAR communication
  • Corner
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Direct patient care
  • Family and patient support
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Care planning
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Chemotherapy/monotherapy administration
  • POC/PICC access and care
Experience
06/2008 - CurrentRegistered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitMaury Regional Medical Center | Columbia , TN
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastrointestinal post-operative patients.
  • Spent 6 years in the infusion therapy clinic administering blood products, antibiotic therapy, hydration therapy, chemotherapy and biotherapy.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
06/2018 - 10/2019RN Case ManagerGuardian Hospice | Cool Springs , TN
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
02/2010 - 08/2012Registered NurseWilliamson Medical Center | Franklin , TN
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Education and Training
05/2008Associate of Applied Science: Nursing
Columbia State Community College | Columbia, TN
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Maury Regional Medical Center
  • Guardian Hospice
  • Williamson Medical Center

School Attended

  • Columbia State Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
  • RN Case Manager
  • Registered Nurse

Degrees

  • 05/2008 Associate of Applied Science : Nursing

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