Caring, hardworking, reliable, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of different settings experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with emergent and non emergent circumstances. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to vulnerable patient populations.
Skills
Colostomy care familiarity
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Body mechanics knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Diagnostic tools experience
Unit administration
Medication administration expert
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Care planning
Ventilator care
Computerized charting specialist
Talented in minor surgery assistance
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes management
Bedside procedures assistance.
Administered and titrate cardiac/sedation drips.
Experience
11/2007 to Current
RN, BSN Critical CareSt Joseph School Of Nursing – Johnston, RI,
Provided skilled direct nursing care to intensive care patients in Surgical/Neuro ICU department.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above [Number]%.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
01/2007 to 10/2007
RN Staff NurseSt Joseph School Of Nursing – Providence, RI,
Provided skilled direct nursing care to tele/stepdown patients in a stepdown/progressive care department.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
07/2005 to 12/2006
RN Staff NurseAmerican Red Cross – Harrisonburg, VA,
Travel assignment for all about Staffing.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to ortho/bariartric patients in ortho/bariartric floor.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
12/2004 to 07/2005
RN Staff NurseWestside Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
Provided skilled direct nursing care to tele/stepdown patients in a step down floor.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/1996
Associate of Science: Nursing Miami Dade Community College - Miami, GPA:
Expected in 06/2018
Bachelor of Science: Nursing St-Johns RiverState College - Jacksonville, GPA:
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