Efficient Registered Nurse with over 20 year years of experience. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Collaborate well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Skills
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Diagnostic tools experience
Emotional awareness
Tracheostomy care
Patient discharging
Compassionate STD care and counselor
IV drug therapy management
Patient Care
Family and patient support
BAC screen/drug screen collection ability
Documenting vitals
Taking vitals
Strong medical ethic
Flow sheet charting
Electronic Health Records Management
Culturally sensitive
Body mechanics knowledge
Infant CPR certified
Inpatient and outpatient care
Follow-up calls
Medical assessment
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Prenatal care
Immunization skills
Patient relations
Hearing screenings
Patient education and counseling
Experience
05/2013 to Current
RNWestchester Medical Center – Hawthorne, NY,
Reviewed physician-ordered tests and medications with patients, family members and caregivers.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System and Electronic Health Record system.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Documented all therapies, including Biologics and challenges to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
02/2009 to 05/2013
NurseBayada Home Health Care – Kutztown, PA,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Monitored patient interactions to medications, therapies and changes in plans of care.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Assigned therapies, ordered supplies and obtained equipment in alignment with care plan and approved Medicare and insurance guidelines.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Interfaced with patients to complete comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
Performed comprehensive patient exams and assessments to formulate, implement and continuously update individualized plans of care.
Maintained inventory of syringes, blood collection vials and labels for blood screenings.
Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
Carry out drug and alcohol testing, Certified BAT
Retrieve appropriate MSDS plans for different exposures and follow protocol
Part of the respiratory protection program trained in Pre and post spirometies trained at University of washington
Trained at hearing protection program certified CAOHC
06/2006 to 02/2009
NurseBayada Home Health Care – Lewistown, PA,
Checked and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures and bandages.
Offered preventive services such as well-child, adult and gynecological examinations.
Educated patients about reproductive health issues
Provided women's health services for contraception, reproductive concerns and family planning.
Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers.
Complied with hospital policies and procedures to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2016
Associate of Science: Registered Nurse Bellingham Technical College - Bellingham, WA GPA:
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