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Professional Summary
Caring Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with specialties in Emergency Care and Medical/Surgical nursing. Excel at triaging patients and placing them into appropriate areas of the emergency department, administering appropriate medication and treatment and maintaining patient records. Excellent communicator with interpersonal skills, efficient multi-tasker with the ability to be flexible.
Skills
Staff education and training
Patient privacy
Documentation
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork
ACLS Certified
PALS Certified
BLS Certified
NRP Certified
Educator/Preceptor
Relief Charge Nurse
Work History
11/2011 to CurrentRN Emergency DepartmentCleveland Clinic | Broward Estates, FL,
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Cared for patients in 22 bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Relief charge nurse
Preceptor
11/2008 to 11/2011RN Floor NurseMedical Search International | Red Bank, NJ,
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 27-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 5 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Acted as charge nurse as needed.
Updated patient charts using epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
08/2005 to 08/2008RN Floor NurseMedical Search International | Los Angeles, CA,
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 40 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 5 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Acted as relief charge nurse as needed.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain 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.
Education
Expected in 05/2005Bachelor of Science | Nursing ScienceBoise State University, Boise, IDGPA:
Expected in | Pre-MedicineAzusa Pacific University, Azusa, CAGPA:
Expected in 05/2000High School Diploma | Minico High School, Rupert, ID, GPA:
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