Monitored and coordinate patient care to deliver optimal support for individual needs. Efficiently carried out assessments, collaborated with different physicians to monitor and enhance care. Driven Registered Nurse with 32 years of experience. Have cared for patients in residential care setting as well as hospital settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Over saw all aspects of care for 22 residents.
Skills
Drug calculations
Patient care planning
Medical assessment
Emotional awareness
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
IV drug therapy management
Patient relations
Experience
09/1996 to Current
RN Case ManagerIndian River Memorial Hospital – Vero Beach, FL,
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Supervised Medication administration trained staff of oral medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Administered IM medications to residents per Dr. Orders
Assisted patients with Doctor appointments including arranging rides, actually accompanying patients to doctors. Accompanying patients to all procedures and surgeries. oversaw pre and post op care.
Admitted patient into rest home. Discharged patients when necessary.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Obtained recommendations for outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, and supervising administration.
Provided schedules for staff.
10/1995 to 08/1996
RNBaptist Memorial Health Care – Collierville, TN,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques.
Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
09/1990 to 10/1995
RN PediatricsCleveland Clinic – Apple Creek, OH,
Treated pediatric patients with minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
Documented health findings and information in patients' charts.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Conducted patient assessments by taking vital signs and interviewing about symptoms.
Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
Facilitated medication management, including educating family members and monitoring for side effects.
Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams, including social workers and case managers.
Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in pediatric nursing specialty.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
05/1988 to 10/1990
RN Staff NurseSt Joseph School Of Nursing – Providence, RI,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Documented nursing care provided in patients' medical record.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to patients with diverse physical needs and conditions.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1988 to to
Bachelor of Science: Nursing St. Joseph College - West Hartford, CT, GPA:
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