Efficient [Type] Registered Nurse with [Number] years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Clear Patient Communication
Decision Making
Patient Condition Monitoring
Accurate Documentation
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Monitoring Vital Signs
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Patient Care Assessment
Medication Administration
Creative Problem Solving
Delegation and Motivation
Direct Patient Care
Experience
05/2013 to Current
Registered Nurse,vcGriswold Home Care – Houston, TX,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
02/2006 to 04/2013
Director of NursingBernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Bernice, LA,
Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
Reviewed incident reports daily for accuracy and proper notification to family, physicians and other agencies as required by regulations.
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting any discrepancies from shift to shift.
Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 150 nurses, fostering environment supportive of both skilled and long term patients.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Participated in daily meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions and discharges for residents.
Directed daily operations at facility caring for more than 100 individuals.
Oversaw clinic administration, including financial management, recruitment and human resources.
06/1991 to 07/2005
MDS CoordinatorMedstar Health – Laurel, MD,
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans for 160-bed facility.
Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
03/1985 to 02/1988
Medical/Surgical Registered NurseGainesville VA Hospital – City, STATE,
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Discussed surgical patients with healthcare team to address and resolve concerns.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/1989
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Santa Fe College - Gainesville, FL GPA:
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