Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Well-qualified nurse with full Arkansas credentials and extensive experience in ICU, Telemetry, and Psychiatry settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs.
Skills
Preventive Healthcare
Monitoring Vital Signs along with hemodynamics and lab values.
Patient Care Assessment
Accurate Documentation
Compassionate and Caring
Critical Thinking
Attention to Details
Direct Patient Care
Intravenous therapy
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Medication Administration
Work History
RN- ICU and ICU Stepdown, 04/2022 to 05/2022 Allina Health Systems – Owatonna, MN,
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Monitor vital sign and give appropriate care as needed. Inititate and titrated cardiac drips to optimize cardiac function and perfusion.
RN-ICU, 09/21 to 12/2021 Avera Health – Gettysburg, SD,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
COVID-19 ICU RN, 12/2020 to 03/2021 Avera Health – Tyler, MN,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
PRN Psychiatric Registered Nurse, 09/2018 to 05/2021 Company Name – City, State,
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Administered medications to 25 patients and monitored response to medications.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
RN-ICU/Psychiatric Registered Nurse, 07/2017 to 02/2020 Company Name – City, State,
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
COVID-19 Unit RN, 04/2020 to 05/2020 Company Name – City, State,
Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
RN, 09/2018 to 04/2019 Company Name – City, State,
Documented concerns for physicians to review in advance.
Monitored and administered patient medications, tracking responses to note changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle management.
Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Accurately documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charts.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Completed assessment to monitor for side-effects of current medications that clients are taking; information to facilitate care planning, implementation and management.
Worked with multidisciplinary care teams to develop, initiate and manage patient needs dn POC.
Detected patient reactions, deteriorations and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records
Provided quality direct patient care and education to advance patient care initiatives and treat chronic conditions.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Managed the quality and delivery of care.
Registered Nurse, LTAC, 05/2015 to 10/2019 Company Name – City, State,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
RN, 02/2017 to 02/2020 Company Name – City, State,
Provided comprehensive care to patients with inputting data-wide range of standards, including head traumas, intracranial hematomas, strokes, cardiac issues, addiction and multiple chronic diagnoses like COPD and asthma.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and compliance to best practices.
Acted efficiently in patient emergencies such as blue codes and rapid response situations.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
Completed head-to -toe physical assessments and interpreted diagnostic tests, leveraging information to facilitate care planning, implementation and management.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, catheter insertion and airway management.
Updated patient computer charts including adding new and existing medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Collaborated across disciplines to give every patient optimal care and support.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Worked with patients, family, caregivers and primary care physicians to create individualized plans of care and coordinate care.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Delivered outstanding care as directed in care plans and conducted routine head-to-toe evaluations.
Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.
Managed detailed patient records, including patient histories, vitals and assessments.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Delivered patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
Developed and implemented best practices in electronic charting, barcode scanning and medication administration.
Managed the quality and delivery of care.
Informed patients and answered questions about health condition management and general health information.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Accurately documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charts.
Detected patient reactions, deteriorations and improvements and accurately reported results in patient records.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Partnered with attending physicians, nurses, techs and nursing assistants to create and coordinate plans of care, including imaging, labs, surgery, intensive care and medications.
Kept ventilator operating at prescribed levels.
Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Coordinated with patients to understand needs and plan treatment according to personal beliefs.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
RN, ICU, 05/2015 to 07/2015 Company Name – City, State,
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by 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.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN-ICU/TELE, 05/2014 to 02/2015 Company Name – City, State,
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/1997 University Of South Alabama - Mobile, AL GPA:
President and Dean's List.
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 1988 Garland County Community College - Hot Springs National Park, AR GPA:
President and Dean's List.
VP-Nursing Class.
High School Diploma: , Expected in 1983 Carlisle High School - Carlisle,AR, GPA:
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