Master of Science: Nursing, Expected in 01/2022 - Walden University - Minneapolis, MN GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 09/2017 - Albany State University - Albany, GA GPA:
Licensed Practical Nurse: Practical Nursing, Expected in 10/2010 - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College - Valdosta, GA GPA:
Professional Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with 9.5+ years of experience in various types of acute, long-term and home health care settings. Proven ability to provide individualized care plans and help patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures.
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Schedules or oversees scheduling of skilled nursing visits for home health patients; makes revisions in schedule as circumstances dictate
.Assigns new admission visits within 24 hours of receiving referral or within time frame order by physician if otherwise specified; reviews all information to verify appropriate services and correct pay source(s).
Makes supervisory, skilled nursing, and admission visits as necessary.
Coordinates with Clinical Coordinator: supervises all personnel assigned, including completing performance evaluations when scheduled and counseling statement when required.
Functions as liaison with agency staff in the field by telephone.
Periodically reviews clinical notes of RN, LPN, HHA including PSA’s, and contract providers, checking for completeness and accuracy.
Assists with recertification's as needed on patients per Agency policy.
Schedules or assigns team conferences to discuss patients; conditions, needs and progress; makes changes in the care plan as necessary.
Serves as resource person for clinical and clerical staffs and contract services personnel; is on call as a resource person 24 hours a day unless relieved by relief supervisor.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Registered Nurse, 09/2017 - 03/2020 State Of South Dakota – Canton, MI,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, 07/2019 - 02/2020 State Of South Dakota – Chamberlain, SD,
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
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