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Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Versatile Registered Nurse with over 21 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in various units from Emergency, Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Specialties to Pediatric Home Nursing. I am a leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams, I am successful in providing quick and accurate assessments, working calmly under pressure all while collaborating well with all multidisciplinary healthcare entities. I deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets.
Skills
Direct Patient Care for 21 years
Compassionate and Caring
Reliable & Trustworthy
Good Work Ethic
Critical Problem Solver
Critical and Independent Thinker
Pediatric Care Coordination
Emergency Department Charge Nurse
Clear Patient and Family Communication
First Aid/CPR
Anesthetics Administration/Various Routes
Patient and Family Advocacy
Honest and Dependable
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Emergency Interventions for all age groups
Reliable and Responsible
IV sedation for Various Surgical Procedures
Quick and Critical Problem-Solving
Conflict Resolution
Hospital and Clinical RN Experience
Diagnostic Test Ordering
Student Precepting
Surgical Assistance during IR and ER Procedures
Gastrostomy Tube, IV/Central Line/Ports, Tracheostomy, medication administration pumps, drainage and urinary tubes/catheters Care
Experience
RN/BSN Emergency Department, 06/2001 to 03/2012 Franciscan Skemp/Mayo Health Systems – City, STATE,
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Managed complete processing of patients from initial admission to discharge.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients and families by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Followed standard procedures for collecting personal information, contacting relatives and transferring patients better accommodated at outside facilities.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units and meeting staffing needs.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
RN/BSN Interventional Radiology, 07/2012 to 08/2016 Gundersen Health System – City, STATE,
Performed thorough and accurate assessments for every patient and reported issues to appropriate personnel.
Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions and transferred information into patient charts.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
RN/BSN Pediatric Specialties, 09/2016 to 05/2017 Gundersen Health System – City, STATE,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Attended professional seminars and training sessions to boost skills.
Contacted patients with lab results and relayed physician directions or scheduled appointments to resolve.
Assisted patients' parents or guardians by answering questions during appointments and by returning phone calls.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Documented health findings and information in patients' charts.
Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, disease management, wound management and equipment management.
RN/BSN Home Care Pediatrics, 03/2020 to Current Aveanna Healthcare – City, STATE,
Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2001 Viterbo University - La Crosse, WI GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1996 Solon High School - Solon, Iowa, GPA:
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