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Professional Summary

Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.

Accomplishments
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Skills
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Patient Relationships
  • Therapeutic Care Plans
  • Crisis Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Gastrostomy Buttons Experience
  • Medication Management
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Patient and family advocacy
Work History
RN, 08/2019 to 05/2020
WNY Children's Psychiatric Center – West Seneca, NY
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Cared for patients in 18-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
LPN, 04/2013 to 05/2015
Medicor – Silver Creek, NY
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN, 10/2008 to 05/2013
Brooks Memorial Hospital – Dunkirk, NY
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to Charge Nurse, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Medent to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Education
Certificate : LPN, 09/2008
Boces - Cassadaga, NY
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2019
Trocaire College - Buffalo, NY
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WNY Children's Psychiatric Center
  • Medicor
  • Brooks Memorial Hospital

School Attended

  • Boces
  • Trocaire College

Job Titles Held:

  • RN
  • LPN

Degrees

  • Certificate : LPN , 09/2008
    Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2019

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