Qualified LA Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced delivering high-quality care to patients in medical and surgical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding clinical teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing while driving innovation.
Skills
Case Management
Biologic Coordinator
Medical Recordkeeping
Attention to Detail
Creative Problem Solving
Advanced critical thinking
Education
Fran UniversityBaton Rouge, LA, Expected in – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
returning to school to complete BSN
Our Lady of The Lake CollegeBaton Rouge, LA, Expected in 05/2011 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Work History
Mediware Information Systems, Inc. - Rheumatology RN Wall, NJ, 11/2018 - Current
Organized and managed care of highly acute patients with multiple comorbidities undergoing various therapies and procedures in busy clinic with established Rheumatologist in BR market for over 10 years.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads. Assisted manager with ordering clinical supplies.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care. Serve as point person on several department projects for improving JCAHO measures.
General Health Systems - Perioperative Registered Nurse- Endoscopy City, STATE, 02/2016 - 11/2018
Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to endoscopy patients throughout perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for procedures in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
Assisted with emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and/or unexpected outcomes.
Provided compassionate, individualized care for each patient whether in procedure suite or bedside in ICU or OR.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Performed pre-procedure assessment of patients utilizing multiple EMR systems to gather comprehensive patient medical history to ensure patient safety prior to anesthesia/sedation.
Premier Health-Lake After Hours - Registered Nurse City, STATE, 10/2011 - 02/2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess 30-60 patients daily and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
The Neuromedical Center Hospital - Physiatry Procedure Nurse City, STATE, 04/2012 - 08/2014
Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions in perioperative setting to improve patient pain management and quality of life.
Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Proficient in providing care using sterile technique
Trained to assist in procedures utilizing specialized equipment such as Stryker RFA machine, stimiplex machine, assisting with simple vertebroplasty.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
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