Experienced RN licensed in VA with strong clinical and people skills. Professional experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Responsible, with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 25 years of experience in health care.
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
Acute care expertise
High level of autonomy
Patient/family-focused
Patient evaluation/intervention
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Patient and family advocacy
Problem resolution capability
Education
Western Governers UniversitySalt Lake City, UT, Expected in 07/2019 – –Master of Science:Nursing Education - GPA:
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MAExpected in 06/1989 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Interned at Brigham and Womens Hospital, St. Vincent Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, and White Plains Hospital.
Work History
Cleveland Clinic - RN, Total Joint Care Coordinator Ashtabula, OH, 08/2015 - 10/2020
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Counseled and educated patients about joint care discharge plans, including education regarding wound care and post-operative instructions.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Involved in a pilot study in collaboration with Inova Mount Vernon pharmacy staff in administering penicillin testing for joint care clinic patients. Responsible for determining testing qualifications, educating and administering penicillin testing, compiling data from study to present to Magnet Coordinator.
Catholic Health Initiative - RN, Medical-Surgical Unit Kingwood, TX, 11/2009 - 08/2015
Effectively supervised LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of patients with various disorders and diseases.
Adeptly handled all aspects of chronic patient care treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for six patients per shift.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Baylor Scott & White Health - RN, Cardiac Unit Coppell, TX, 05/2003 - 01/2005
Assisted physicians with procedures such as endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Prioritized nursing care for critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
Adjusted settings on patient devices such as temporary pacemakers.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Baylor Scott & White Health - RN, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Home Health Duncanville, TX, 08/1997 - 05/2003
Documented data related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patient responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
Administered blood and blood product transfusions, intravenous infusions, and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments.
Collaborated with patient to plan for future health care needs and to coordinate transitions and referrals.
Performed administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
Collaborated with other professionals to evaluate patient medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
Planned discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
Oversaw Medicaid-related and Medicare-related paperwork and record-keeping in hospitals.
Managed inpatient, outpatient, home health and long term care patients.
TravCorps - RN, Oncology Unit City, STATE, 07/1995 - 03/1996
As traveling nurse, administered care to patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments
St. Vincent Hospital - RN, Oncology Unit City, STATE, 08/1992 - 05/1995
Documented data related to patient care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Administered blood and blood product transfusions, intravenous infusions including chemotherapy, and monitoring patient for adverse reactions.
Discussed illnesses and treatments with oncology patient and their family members.
Collaborated with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments.
United States Peace Corps - RN, Healthcare Volunteer City, STATE, 07/1991 - 05/1992
Directed and supervised less-skills nursing and health care personnel in a small maternal and child health clinic.
Instructed individuals, families or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, child birth and develop health improvement programs.
Directed and coordinated infection control programs, advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Worked with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
Spearheaded a program to promote the healthy development of children with a focus on nutrition.
Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
Completed grant applications to provide educational materials for children through UNICEF.
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