Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 25 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Skills
Computerized charting specialist
Medication and IV administration
Triaging patient concerns
Diabetes management
Diagnostic tools experience
Ventilator care
Staff Development and Precepting
Medication administration expert
IV drug therapy management
Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
Body mechanics knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Intake and discharge
Acute and rehabilitative care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Decision-making
Team building
Experience
10/2018 to Current
Rehabilitation Registered NursePacific Medical Centers – Pasco, WA,
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
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 scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Participated in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
08/2006 to 07/2016
Evening Nursing SupervisorBertrand Chaffee Hospital – City, STATE,
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Section 504 Coordinator developed policy and procedures and conducted annual education to all employees.
Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
Assisted staff to efficiently utilize staffing resources to meet patient care requirements and other professional responsibilities.
Worked collaboratively with nursing and ancillary staff to solve problems fairly.
Promoted operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability and completing preventive maintenance requirements.
Developed and implemented staffing plans for shifts based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff.
Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
Education and Training
Expected in
Associate of Science: Nursing Trocaire College - Buffalo, NY GPA:
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