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REGISTERED NURSE, TELEMETRY UNIT
Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 5 years of nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with cardiac and diabetes disorders.

Skills
  • Medical screening
  • Patient monitoring
  • Seizure management
  • Patient education and counseling
  • [Type] care plans
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Epic EHR Management
  • Monitoring vital signs
  • Infectious disease control
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient advising
  • Documenting vitals
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Medical assessment
  • Culturally sensitive
  • ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
  • Patient Care
  • Updating computer records
  • Mobility assistance
  • Immunization skills
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Preparing for procedures
  • Bi-lingual in English and [language]
  • Family and patient support
  • Long-Term Care
  • Catheters
  • Taking vitals
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Performing bladder scans
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • SBAR communication
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Treating [Condition]
  • Patient care planning
  • Compassionate STD care and counselor
Experience
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, Telemetry Unit12/2019 - Current
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
  • Supervised [Number]-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
  • Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, PACU09/2018 - 12/2019
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
  • Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, Dialysis 01/2018 - 02/2019
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
  • Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Company Name | City, StateRegistered Nurse, SNF
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
  • Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
  • Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
  • Supervised ancillary staff of [Number] on-call nurses, including scheduling shifts, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Education and Training
Western Governors University | City, StateBachelor of Science in Nursing08/2020
University of City of Manila | CityBachelor of Science in Computer Science10/1988
Accomplishments
  • OSHA Compliance - Properly disposed of daily biohazard waste in compliance with federal and local regulations.
  • Reporting - Prepared regular charts on patient's health related history, medication restrictions and allergies.
  • Patient Care - Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients.Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
  • Collaboration - Collaborated with physicians to plan and implement patient care.
Activities and Honors
  • Member, Alumni Association
Certifications
  • Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification 2020 - 2022
  • Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of California, License number 729807
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2020-2022
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School Attended

  • Western Governors University
  • University of City of Manila

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
  • Registered Nurse, PACU
  • Registered Nurse, Dialysis
  • Registered Nurse, SNF

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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