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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.
- Preventive Healthcare
- Monitoring Vital Signs along with hemodynamics and lab values.
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
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- Attention to Details
- Direct Patient Care
- Intravenous therapy
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Medication Administration
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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.
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:
General Studies.
- NIH Stroke Scale-04/2022
- CCRN(Adult)-1991-2003
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