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REGISTERED NURSE, NEPHROLOGY/MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT
Education
Associate of Arts: Business Management, 05/2016
Bainbridge State College - City, State
  • Graduated with 3.5 GPA
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Dean's List All Semesters Attended 2015-2016
  • Awarded Dual Enrollment Degree along with High School Diploma
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2019
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College - City, State
  • Graduated with 3.4 GPA
Bachelor of Science: NursingWestern Governor's University - City
  • Anticipated Graduation Date of 2021
Professional Summary

Dedicated and compassionate nurse seeking an opportunity that will allow the utilization of my interpersonal and exceptional nursing skills in order to expand my experience as a registered nurse and promote growth. To maintain clinical competency as a Registered Nurse. To provide quality, cost effective healthcare to clients of all
ages and race.

Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills
  • Chronic disease management (ESRD, diabetes, HTN)
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Flexibility
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Nephrology Specialty
Work History
Registered Nurse, Nephrology/Medical Surgical Unit, 05/2019 to Current
Westminster Village – West Lafayette , IN
  • Caring for patients in a 28-bed Medical-Surgical/ Nephrology Specialty Unit and 264 bed facility where I am floated to support fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients all throughout the hospital.
  • Administering medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Accurately documenting all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Monitoring patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Delivering outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Managing care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 7 patients daily.
  • Facilitating therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Teaching patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence. Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
  • Providing direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determined next course of action.
  • Monitoring peritoneal dialysis treatments and patients infusing overnight on dialysis. Assessing and continuously monitoring patients enduring hemodialysis before and after treatments.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Implementing interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs. Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care. Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
  • Partnering with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Treating patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, corona virus, asthma, COPD, CVA, and pneumonia. Provide quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, and other conditions.
  • Assisting in the care of patients on Med/Surg floors individually but with group nursing in critical care units during the COVID-19 which included, performing duties previous trained in Med/Surg: administering medications, assisting with transferring, grooming, and toileting.
  • Educating patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Delegating nursing assignments and team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Delivering medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Gathering lab specimens, ordered testing, and preparing for lab testing. Accessing short term dialysis catheters to obtain lab specimens for testing if ordered by the doctor.
  • Preparing patients for surgery, obtaining signed consent,educating patients and family members on surgical procedures of all sorts.
  • Managing patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
  • Advising patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
  • Caring for patients with tracheostomies, enteral feedings/ tubes, and catheters monitoring regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
  • Reviewing post-operative orders and continuously monitoring patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and orient patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Organizing and managing care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including hemodialysis treatments, peritoneal dialysis, heart catheterizations, fistulograms, and many other symptom relief procedures.
  • Contributing substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 08/2017 to 05/2019
Westminster Village – West Lafayette , IN
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines. Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, collecting blood sugars, and documenting observations.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses of all sorts.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs. Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPN/RNs informed of changes.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN/LPN supervision.
Certified Nursing Assistant, 04/2015 to 11/2016
Archbold Memorial Hospital: Mitchell Convalescent – City , STATE
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Cared for average of 16 or more patients per 8- 12 hour shift in a long-term care facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices. Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations. Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses all sorts, mainly chronic.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen saturations to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Certifications
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA certification)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Registered Nurse License
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School Attended

  • Bainbridge State College
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
  • Western Governor's University

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Nephrology/Medical Surgical Unit
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Business Management , 05/2016
    Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2019
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing

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