I have been a nurse since 2007. I do believe that I was a caretaker well before that. I care about people, how they feel, if they are comfortable, if they have emotional needs, sometimes just someone to talk to. Nursing is simply caring, with a lot of attention to detail. I hope to continue to grow as a nurse as I learn this new role. Thank you for this opportunity!
Skills
Charge Nurse in ICU from 2010-2020
Education council chair
Unit Practice council chair
Skin champion from 2008- 2016
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Medical assessment
Patient relations
Follow-up calls
Mobility Assistance
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Patient education and counseling
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Emotional awareness
Medication and IV administration
Body mechanics knowledge
Health care consultation
IV drug therapy management
Culturally sensitive
Seizure management
Gastrostomy tube care
Patient Care
Sterilization techniques mastery
Nursing Plan Development and Modification
Coordinating referrals
Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
Immunization skills
Strong medical ethic
SBAR communication
Critical care
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Diabetes management
Palliative and Pain Management
Intake and discharge
Documenting vitals
Life-sustaining machines
Taking vitals
Flow sheet charting
Electronic Health Records Management
Colostomy care familiarity
Tracheostomy care
Patient discharging
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Culturally-sensitive care
Nursing staff leadership
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Vascular care understanding
Infectious disease control
Ventilator care
Family and patient support
Experience
Registered Nurse, PACU, 10/2021 - Current Emory Healthcare – Stone Mountain, GA,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in clinics.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core
Measures.
Insertion and removal of PIVs
Discharge with instructions written and verbal.
Registered Nurse, 06/2019 - 10/2021 State Of North Dakota – Pembina, ND,
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to GI patients in GI department.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Start PIV and saline KVO
Warm blanket or talk to patients if nervous
Medical ICU Registered Nurse, 12/2003 - 12/2020 Texas Health Resources – Plano, TX,
Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Participated in monitoring, maintaining and improving nursing sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome measures.
Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
Identified problems, assisted in data gathering, proposed solutions and participated in evaluation of quality assurance issues.
Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continued professional development of associates.
Maintained records, prepared reports and served on special committees.
Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
CRRT, IAPB, Artic Sun, all unit equipment
Performed as ICU Education council Chair and Unit Practice Chair from 2016-2019.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1987 - Whitewater High School - Whitewater, WI GPA:
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