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Summary
Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Medical, LTAC, and Telemetry care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Medical care while driving innovation. Presently serving in the Texas State Guard Medical Batalion.
Skills
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Medication administration expert
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Documenting vitals
Culturally-sensitive care
Experience
07/2020 to 09/2020Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit / CovidDupage Medical Group | Orland Park, IL,
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
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.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
03/2020 to 07/2020RN Staff NurseDupage Medical Group | Itasca, IL,
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
02/2014 to 12/2019RN Staff NurseAccountable Healthcare Staffing Inc. | City, STATE,
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
02/1996 to 09/2010LVN /RN Case ManagerEverlasting Home Health Care | City, STATE,
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and diagnostic testing.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Provided training and supervision to 32-member staff in Home health unit.
Worked with DON and CEO to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/1990Certificate- LPN | Nursing PracticeArmy Academy of Health Sciences, Ft. Sam Houston, TX., GPA:
Expected in 12/2007Associate of Science | Nursing RNSt. Philips College, San Antonio, TX, GPA:
Expected in Bachelor of Science | Nursing PracticeUT ARLINGTON, Dallas, TX, GPA:
Activities and Honors
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
Recipient of Governor's Meritorious Award, and Awards for Medical Service to the State of Texas
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