Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Skills
Preventative Health
Chronic Disease Management
Feeding Assistance
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Patient Check-Ins
Intravenous Therapy
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Ear, Nose and Throat Care
Personal Care Needs
Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit, 04/2019 to Current Advocate Aurora Health – Park Ridge, IL,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Cared for patients in 34 -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
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.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Partnered 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.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Neurological, 07/2000 to 03/2019 Pacific Medical Centers – Quincy, WA,
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Provided exceptional care 2 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Supervised and managed functions for 30-bed female neurological unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Registered Nurse, 01/1996 to 06/2000 Baptist Health Care – Gulf Breeze, FL,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Education
Diploma in Nursing And Midwifery: Nursing , Expected in 09/1995 Lady Hardinge Medical College - New Delhi, India , GPA:
Bachelor of Science: Nursing , Expected in 03/2021 Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ GPA:
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