Hardworking Registered Nurse with 10+ years of experience in 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.
Skills
Case Management
Patient Care
Treatment Planning
Scheduling
HIPAA Compliance
Venipuncture
Staff Management
Work History
RN Case Manager, 05/2016 - Current Grane – Allentown, PA,
Consulted with clinicians to devise and manage effective ongoing care plans for at-risk patients.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Followed all instructions for medication administration and treatment plans as prescribed by physicians.
Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Educated patients and loved ones about different treatment options and outside care approaches, reducing burden on hospital resources.
Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Reduced care costs without sacrificing quality through effective service coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Used Epic to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.
Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
Organized and facilitated daily department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by 25% within 1 year.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 30 patients each day in high-volume nursing home setting
RN Floor Nurse, 05/2010 - 05/2013 Medical Search International – Green Bay, WI,
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 20 patients each day in high-volume SNF setting.
Staff LPN, 07/2004 - 08/2009 South Georgia Medical Center – Valdosta, GA,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Cared for over 25+ patients each day with quality-driven support. Also assisted with phone triage.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 09/2019 - Olivet Nazarene University - Bourbonnais, IL GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2009 - Highland Community College - Freeport, IL GPA:
Associate of Arts: LPN/Nursing, Expected in 05/2004 - Highland Community College - Freeport, IL GPA:
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