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RN FLOOR NURSE
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
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Experience
RN Staff Nurse | 05/2021 to Current
American Red Cross - Northport , AL
American Red Cross - Northport , AL
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
RN Staff Nurse | 08/2019 to Current
American Red Cross - Norwich , CT
American Red Cross - Norwich , CT
- Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
RN Staff Nurse | 03/2019 to Current
American Red Cross - Nottingham , MD
American Red Cross - Nottingham , MD
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
RN Staff Nurse | 08/2012 to 06/2018
American Red Cross - Ogden , UT
American Red Cross - Ogden , UT
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to [Type] patients in [Type] department.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN Floor Nurse | 05/2004 to 06/2009
Medical Search International - Raleigh , NC
Medical Search International - Raleigh , NC
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Cared for patients recovering from [Type] and [Type] procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education and Training
Caribbean University - City, State
Associate of Science
Science of Nursing , 05/2010
Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios - City, State
Associate of Science
License Practical Nurse LPN , 06/2003
University of Puerto Rico - City, State
Associate of Science
Phlebotomists Nurse , 06/2008
Acls
ACLS nurse certified
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School Attended
- Caribbean University
- Centro De Estudios Multidisciplinarios
- University of Puerto Rico
Job Titles Held:
- RN Staff Nurse
- RN Floor Nurse
Degrees
- Associate of Science
Associate of Science
Associate of Science
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