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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Professional Summary
Seasoned RN offering 26 years of experience in nursing.
Demonstrated Med-surge expertise in the physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for Medically ill patients and families.
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Supervised team of 17 staff members.
Work History
Hca - Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitBoise , ID07/2018 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Hemodialysis and Endoscopy procedures.
Ods Companies - RN Case ManagerLa Grande , OR09/2014 - Current
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Coordinated care of injured workers by liaising with hospital staff to organize treatments and program resources.
- Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
- Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Educated and supported home healthcare providers with training, guidance, mentoring and resources required to achieve objectives."
Veterans Health Administration - Registered Nurse, Cardiology Huntsville , AL05/2016 - 07/2018
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Phoebe Putney Health System - RN Floor Nurse and Charge NurseCity , STATE08/2004 - 09/2014
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered comprehensive dialysis treatment to wide range of patients, including indigent and low-income patient populations.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Staff Supervision
- Feeding Assistance
- Precepting
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Shared Governance
- Acute Care Expertise
- Ear, Nose and Throat Care
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Infection Control Measures
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Check-Ins
- Setting Up Referrals
- Indirect Patient Care
Education
10/1994Moultrie Technical CollegeCity, StateLPN
09/1998Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeCity, StateAssociate Degree In Nursing: Nursing
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School Attended
- Moultrie Technical College
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
- RN Case Manager
- Registered Nurse, Cardiology
- RN Floor Nurse and Charge Nurse
Degrees
- LPN
Associate Degree In Nursing : Nursing
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