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Summary
Dedicated RN with over 6 years of expertise in treating patients with emergent and non-emergent conditions. Passionate and attentive with talents in nurding and customer service. Considered expert in emergency medicine.
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Talented in minor surgery assistance
Computerized charting specialist
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Body mechanics knowledge
Medication administration expert
Triaging patient concerns
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes management
Medication and IV administration
Experience
04/2018 to CurrentRN, Emergency DepartmentAscension Health | Old Hickory, TN,
Assisted with fitting patients for casts, crutches and other medical devices.
Tracked patients' vital signs, treated wounds and collected samples to free up nurses and physicians for more advanced work.
Helped nursing staff provide quality, competent patient care for diverse emergencies.
Monitored patients for signs of distress or decompensation and alerted staff of emergency situations.
Prioritized care based on clinician orders and current patient symptoms to optimize resource utilization.
Worked alongside doctors and nurses to provide supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures.
Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Evaluated patients' medical status and monitored vital signs during transit.
Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Cared for patients recovering from sedation and surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Participated in continuing education programs and medical workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 95%.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
01/2016 to 04/2018RN Staff Nurse/Charge NurseArdent Health Services | Westwood, NJ,
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to trauma patients in the trauma department.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Provided training and supervision to 7-member staff in 32 bed unit.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Cared for patients recovering from trauma and surgical procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
05/2014 to 01/2016Telemetry Registered NurseCHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital | City, STATE,
Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment, including recent invasive cardiac procedures.
Performed rounds on 1 hour basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Documented all therapies, including chest tube maintinance and telemetry rhythms to keep patient charts up-to-date.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Supervised 30-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Cared for patients recovering from cardiac surgeries and heart catherizations procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1999High School Diploma | Leesville High School, Leesville, LAGPA:
Expected in 05/2014Associate of Science | NursingNorthwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LAGPA:
Expected in 05/2016Bachelor of Science | NursingNorthwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LAGPA:
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