Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Patient and family advocacy
Physical assessments
Infection control measures
Medication distribution
Feeding assistance
Insulin medication assistance
Personal care needs
Relationship building
Education
Bevill State Community CollegeJasper, Alabama , Expected in 05/2008 – –Associate Degree in Nursing:Registered Nurse - GPA:
Certifications
RN License
1-118244
Alabama Board of Nursing
Issued 07-04-2008
Expiration 12-31-2022
Work History
Southwestern Medical Ctr Llc - RN Charge Nurse Oklahoma City, OK, 06/2020 - Current
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Documented medications administered and treatments and procedures performed on appropriate records to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient information.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Brp Group, Inc. - Receptionist Naperville, IL, 05/2002 - 04/2005
Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members as appropriate.
Acted as first point of contact and set appointments for prospective clients.
Oak Street Health Inc. - Registered Nurse Phoenix & Tucson, AZ, 05/2008 - 07/2009
Assisted with care for expectant mothers from beginning to end of term, including monitoring labs, examining ultrasounds and informing mothers on what to expect in next stages of pregnancy.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Brp Group, Inc. - Receptionist Nashville, TN, 06/1997 - 05/2002
Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
Received and processed medical records requests.
Prepared mailings of information and documentation.
Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
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