Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in busy environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Personal Care Needs
Work History
08/2022 to 12/2022
RNUchealth – , , Tyler , TX
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
02/2022 to 06/2022
Med Surg Travel RNAmita Health – , ,
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Use Cerner and Meditech to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Administered medications to 6 patients and monitored response to medications.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Cared for patients in 29-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
12/2021 to 01/2022
Travel Nurse Med SurgKids Peace Mesabi Academies – , ,
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.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
08/2021 to 12/2021
RN Med SurgSaint Francis Health System – , ,
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
05/2021 to 08/2021
RN Staff NurseTerros, Inc. – , ,
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
01/2021 to 04/2021
Registered Nurse TravelerChristiana Care Health System – , ,
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
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.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
02/2020 to 01/2021
Registered NurseTerros, Inc. – , ,
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.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [6-8] patients daily.
Updated patient charts using [Cerner] with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
05/2009 to 12/2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical UnitCompany Name – , ,
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 39-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 6-7 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Updated patient charts using manual charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures such as nephrectomy, renal transplant laminectomy, craniotomy, mastectomy, total knee and hip replacements, CABG, valve replacements, thoracotomy/lobectomy .
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications, including thyroid storms post thyroidectomy.
10/1996 to 05/2009
Registered NurseCompany Name – , ,
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.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Updated patient charts using manual charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures .
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Education
Expected in 06/2016
Bachelor of Science: Health System Kenya Methodist University - Nairobi, GPA:
Expected in 09/1996
Associate of Science: Registered Nursing Cecilly Mcdonell School Of Nursing - Nairobi Hospital, GPA:
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