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Summary
Compassionate and highly competent Staff Registered Nurse with 37 years of clinical nursing experience. Dedicated to providing high-quality patient care with focus on safety and using evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes. Skilled in quickly building connections with patients to build trust and rapport in stressful situations.
Skills
Charting and documentation
Clinical leadership and supervision
Medication and IV administration
Intake and discharge
EKG interpretation and monitoring
Building trust and rapport
Basic life support certified
Dispensing medication
HIPAA and confidentiality
Wound care
Venipuncture
Nasogastric tube insertion
Taking and tracking vital signs
Educating patients
Experience
01/2021 to CurrentRN, Emergency DepartmentEmory Healthcare | Canton, GA,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Supervise care provided by nurse externs and other nurse aides.
09/2010 to 03/2020RN Staff Nurse, Clinic Triage NurseSt Claire Regional Medical Center | City, STATE,
Directed assistive personnel to maintain safe, efficient and effective care.
Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.
Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations.
Prepared charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results.
Updated electronic medical records with relevant patient information such as in-house laboratory test results and clinician orders.
Followed up on diagnostic tests to verify completion and obtain results for treatment planning.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Collaborated with physicians and staff in other disciplines.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Coordinated services between multiple departments to keep procedures and testing on track.
Consulted with healthcare clients on nursing procedures and policies, implementing changes for improvement.
Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Maintained patient records and verified patient privacy and clinical compliance to minimize data breaches.
Created comprehensive medical histories to facility continuity of care.
Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.
01/2009 to 09/2010RN Staff Nurse, Heart and Vascular Step Down UnitKings Daughters Medical Center | City, STATE,
Encouraged patients to implement lifestyle changes to prevent worsening of heart disease.
Explained patient conditions, procedures and treatment protocols to patients and families.
Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
Partnered with cardiologists to diagnose cause of arrhythmias and offer interventional treatments.
Supported patients through recovery from procedures such as bypass, angioplasty and pacemaker surgery.
Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
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.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Supervised 24-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
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 scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Supervised care provided by nurse externs and other nurse aides.
12/1989 to 09/2008RN Staff Nurse, Home HealthSt Claire HomeCare | City, STATE,
Asked open-ended questions and delivered high level of attention to reliably assess patients' conditions.
Developed care plans, covering goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Notified physicians of all changes in patients' conditions.
Resolved issues in the field by notifying the physician immediately to determine the course of action.
Utilized learned nursing skills for wound care, vital sign checking and medication assistance.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Supervised Home Health Aide care provided to homebound patients.
11/1988 to 12/1989RN Staff Nurse/SNFMorgan County ARH Hospital | City, STATE,
See previous experience for Morgan County ARH Hospital.
01/1984 to 02/1985RN/Health DepartmentKentucky Department Of Health | City, STATE,
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups.
Performed basic diagnostic procedures such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening or communicable disease screening.
01/1983 to 01/1984RN Staff Nurse/SNF Morgan County ARH Hospital | City, STATE,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Collaborated across departments to meet residents' long-term care needs.
Supervised care provided by nurse aides
Education and Training
Expected in Associate of Applied Science | NursingMorehead State University, Morehead, KYGPA:
Expected in | ACLS, PALS, And BLS Certified, , GPA:
Expected in MOI Nurse Aide Training Certified | KAHCF, Louisville, KY, GPA:
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