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Professional Summary
Experienced, dedicated, hard-working and compassionate certified Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced, high acuity level 2 trauma center serving all age groups. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Certifications and Proficiencies:
Florida RN Licensure RN9334434
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), March 2020
HCA Certified Master Preceptor
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (ACLS)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
NIH Stroke Scale
MediTech
Work History
11/2011 to CurrentRN, Emergency DepartmentChildren's Health | Dallas, TX,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
04/2009 to 11/2011Staff LPNSoutheastern Health | Lumberton, NC,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
05/2007 to 04/2009Patient Care TechnicianMemorial Healthcare System | Springfield, IL,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
04/2004 to 06/2007CNADecatur County Memorial Hospital | Greensburg, IN,
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Expected in 08/2014Bachelor of Science | NursingExcelsior College, Albany, NYGPA:
Expected in 09/2011Associate of Applied Science | NursingExcelsior College, Albany, NYGPA:
Expected in 11/2008DIPLOMA | Practical NursingECPI University, Virginia Beach, VAGPA:
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