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REGISTERED NURSE, PACU
Professional Summary
Compassionate and competent Registered Nurse with a well-developed nursing knowledge acquired from school and several clinical placements in fast-paced healthcare facilities. Efficient, thorough, and passionate about providing personalized care to patients while focusing on comfort, safety, and patient dignity. Highly flexible, multi-talented, and a quick learner who is fast at absorbing new ideas, developing useful expertise, and adapting to changing scenarios. Currently seeking a challenging and intellectually stimulating nursing position with a reputable healthcare institution that values passion, positivity, integrity and hard work.
Work History
Medstar Research Institute - Registered Nurse, PACUWashingtin , DC01/2001 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments to provide physician with important patient health information used to manage ongoing care
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring vital signs, caring for wounds, managing pain, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans, monitoring side effects and documenting patient conditions
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork
- Inserted, maintained and removed IVs according to physician's instructions
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Rexnord Corporation - Clinical Placement Experience Downers Grove , IL09/2017 - 04/2019
- Reviewed patient charts and physician orders, implemented treatment plans and care
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Cared for patients with tracheostomy and provided suctioning and tracheostomy cleaning
- Cared for patients in labor and provided comfort to patient and family members
- Created care plans and implemented them under preceptor supervision
- Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications with EPIC program
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms
- Delivered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient
- Achieved care objectives by working collaboratively with other team members to provided personalized nursing care to patients' from diverse background
Ballert Orthopedic - Collections RepresentativeCity , STATE01/2011 - 05/2014
- Answered multi-line phone, took product orders and transferred calls
- Verified accuracy and completeness of detailed information which included ability to identify missing or inconsistent information or data
- Reasoned with customers and attempted to negotiate full balance payments
- Handled irate customers smoothly to achieve performance targets
- Identified, researched and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options
- Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collections, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate
Accomplishments
- NCLEX/RN Licensure, Current
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support,
- Current NIH Stroke Scale International Test, January 2019
LANGUAGES
- English (Proficient)
- Spanish (Proficient)
Skills
- Knowledge in standard medical equipment
- Remarkable ability to deal promptly with emergency situations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in patient assessment - Outstanding ability to communicate effectively with people of different ages, cultures and abilities
- Dedicated to upholding professional conduct standards, and providing outstanding, focused patient care
- Remarkable ability to organize, prioritize, and multi task
- Meticulous attention to details with flexibility in strategic thinking
- Proven ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Discreet and understands the importance of confidentiality
- Caring and attentive by nature with a genuine desire to help others
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Education
04/2019Resurrection UniversityCityBachelor of Science: Nursing
06/2017City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright CollegeCity, StateAssociate of Applied Science
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School Attended
- Resurrection University
- City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, PACU
- Clinical Placement Experience
- Collections Representative
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science : Nursing
Associate of Applied Science
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