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REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT
Professional Summary

Observant Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering 3-year background preparing and administering medications, providing bedside care and monitoring patient condition. Certified in ACLS. Kind and compassionate professional with expertise in performing diagnostic procedures.

Skills
  • Trauma recovery
  • Data entry
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medication administration
  • Collecting vitals
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Fluent in English
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Ability to Evaluate Ever-Changing Situations
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Evaluating the patient's conditions and providing constant support during recovery
  • Teamwork
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 09/2020 to Current
Integris Health – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 6 patients daily.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • 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.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care, including power or system outages, patient or family grievances, security issues and employee issues.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 06/2018 to 04/2020
OU Medical Center – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Collaborated with 6-person health care team to revise and develop treatment plans for 30 patients simultaneously.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 patients daily.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
  • 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/2017 to 07/2018
Hillcrest Senior Living – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC to keep team informed of changing conditions
  • Educated clients, patients and caregiver's on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Nurse Assistant, 01/2014 to 01/2017
Brookdale Senior Living – Oklahoma City, OK
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding Memory care patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN or LPN
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurse informed of changes
  • Cared for average of 20 patients per 8 hour shifts in a memory care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 05/2020
Southwestern Oklahoma State University - Weatherford, OK
Associate of Science: Nursing , 05/2018
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City, OK
Associate of Science: General Studies, 2016
Oklahoma City Community College - Oklahoma City, OK
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Integris Health
  • OU Medical Center
  • Hillcrest Senior Living
  • Brookdale Senior Living

School Attended

  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University
  • Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
  • Oklahoma City Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Nurse Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 05/2020
    Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2018
    Associate of Science : General Studies , 2016

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