Driven Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience caring for adults, pediatrics, and infants within the acute hospital setting and home care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Skills
Telemetry
Charge Nurse
Rapid Response Team
Ventilator care
IV drug therapy
Pediatric emergencies
Care plan administration
Infectious disease control
Patient/family education
Staff Development and Precepting
Critical decision-making
Communication
Team player
Flexible
Leadership skills
Tech Savvy
Experience
04/2020 to Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry UnitPacific Medical Centers – Santa Clarita, CA,
Delivered outcome focused care to up to 6 patients per shift in coordination with physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, social worker, pharmacist, dietitian, occupational therapist, physical therapist, and speech therapist.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Performed blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Initiate and maintain cardiac drips as ordered by physician.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Identified irregular telemetry readings and initiated corrective action plans.
Calculated and administered IV, oral, IM, and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
Inserted and removal of peripheral IV and Foley catheter.
Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes G-tubes, and rectal tubes.
Peritoneal catheter maintenance and drainage.
Performed wound care, wound vac changes, and collect wound cultures.
Assist and delegate Rapid Responses and Codes using ACLS protocol.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
As Charge nurse, delegated assignments and provides supervision for the support staff in accordance with their level of training and the patient's acuity.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
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 in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Delegated tasks to nursing techs
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process
Delivered care to post cardiac catheterization patients
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Floated to various units in hospital setting
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
10/2016 to 04/2020
Registered NurseMarathon Health – Cookeville, TN,
Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications PO, SQ, IM, and tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Performed physical assessments of newborns, infants, and children .
Management and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilation.
Manage and administration of G-tube and NG-tube feedings.
Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which include tracheotomy care, wound care, and monitoring blood glucose levels, and strict I&O’s.
Insertion and removal of indwelling foley catheter and performing straight catheterization.
Performed routine and emergency tracheotomy changes.
Administration of respiratory treatments.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
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.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Counseled patients and families to provide psychological, emotional and spiritual support.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies, and standards of care.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
03/2013 to 10/2016
Licensed Practical NurseLife Care Centers Of America – Humansville, MO,
Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications PO, SQ, IM, and monitored for side effects and documented patient conditions.
Performed physical assessments of newborns, infants, and children.
Management and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilation.
Manage and administration of G-tube and NG-tube feedings.
Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which include tracheotomy care, wound care, and monitoring blood glucose levels..
Insertion and removal of indwelling foley catheter and performing straight catheterization.
Performed routine and emergency tracheotomy changes.
Administration of respiratory treatments.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
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.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Trained and mentored new LPN’s on best practices, policies, and standards of care.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2018
Nursing Diploma: St. Francis School of Nursing - Trenton, NJ GPA:
Expected in 05/2018
Associate of Science: Science Mercer County Community College - West Windsor, NJ GPA:
Expected in 05/2012
LPN Diploma : Nursing Beaumont Adult School - Beaumont, CA GPA:
Expected in
BSN, Expected Graduation Date May, 2023: Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ GPA:
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