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RN • CHARGE NURSE
Professional Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Post Acute Care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Skills
  • Patient care planning
  • Medical record auditing
  • EMR/EHR
  • Case Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient And Family Advocacy
  • Interpersonal And Written Communication
  • Discharge Planning Coordination
  • Patient Consultation
  • Physician Consultations
Work History
07/2020 to CurrentRN • Charge NurseAmbassador Health Systems | Lincoln, NE
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
  • Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
  • Directed patient care activities and provided guidance and training to RNs, LPNs and CNAs during shift while delegating assignments and providing treatment.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
10/2019 to 07/2020RN • MDS Coordinator & Case ManagerHomestead Rehabilitation Center | Lincoln, NE
  • Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
  • Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
  • Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
  • Initiated appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
  • Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
  • Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to apply Medicare and other Insurance guidelines.
08/2016 to 10/2019RN • Director of NursingNebraska City Care & Rehabilitation Center, Prestige Care Centers | Nebraska City, NE
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
  • Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care.
  • Recruited and developed over 30 quality individuals to develop accountable top quality staff.
  • Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Implemented clinical pathways to reduce re-hospitalizations.
  • Acted multiple capacities to ensure regulation compliance and smooth operation.
03/2013 to 08/2016CNA, LPN/RN • Charge NursePleasant View Care Center | Rock Port, MO
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurses informed of changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Managed various medications and treatments, which included oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and wound care treatment.
Education
07/2016Associate's of Applied Science Degree | Registered NursingSouthwestern Iowa Community College, Creston, IA
  • Red Oak Campus Class President
07/2014Diploma | Practical NursingKaplan University, Omaha, NE
  • Dean's List 3 of 5 terms
Certifications
American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Professional. Updated 2020 American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC) RAC-CT, 2020 CDC Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Course Completed Summer 2020 Strong Clinical Assessment Skills Experienced in developing and adhering to Plans of Correction Seasoned Root-Cause Investigator and Facility Report Writer Audit Champion Staff development and education
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ambassador Health Systems
  • Homestead Rehabilitation Center
  • Nebraska City Care & Rehabilitation Center, Prestige Care Centers
  • Pleasant View Care Center

School Attended

  • Southwestern Iowa Community College
  • Kaplan University

Job Titles Held:

  • RN • Charge Nurse
  • RN • MDS Coordinator & Case Manager
  • RN • Director of Nursing
  • CNA, LPN/RN • Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • 07/2016 Associate's of Applied Science Degree | Registered Nursing
    07/2014 Diploma | Practical Nursing

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