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RN FLOOR NURSE
Summary

Professional RN with experience delivering superior care to optimize outcomes and quality of life. Successful work history providing direct care, recording health information using electronic health records system and Dedicated to following federal, state and local regulations.

Resourceful nursing professional with 28 years caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded with diverse experience in CORRECTIONAL MEDICINE / JAIL SETTING. Talented at prioritizing tasks in busy settings.

Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 28 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.

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.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Care planning
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Intake and discharge
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Medication administration expert
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Unit administration
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Laparasopic procedures familiarity
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Diabetes management
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Talented in minor surgery assistance
Experience
RN Floor Nurse09/2009 to CurrentMERCY HOSPITAL Bakersfield, CA
  • Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
  • Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
  • Communicated with nursing personnel to enforce procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
  • Monitored patients and administered care through daily activities
  • Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Diagnosed and conditions through in-depth health screenings and analysis of patient histories.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Managed central, and PICC lines.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 100%.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Documented all therapies to keep patient charts up-to-date.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated care for up to [Number] patients per shift in busy [Type] setting.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to 5 patients in TELE-MED-SURG department.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Cared for patients recovering from COVID-19 and ALL procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
RN Staff Nurse05/2000 to CurrentKERN MEDICAL CORRECTIONAL MEDICINEBakersfield, CA
  • Diagnosed and conditions through in-depth health screenings and analysis of patient histories.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care for up to UNLIMTED patients per shift in busy setting.
  • Coordinated care for up to UNLIMITED patients per shift in busy setting.
  • Coordinated care for up to 60 patients per shift in busy setting.
  • Coordinated care for up to patients per shift in busy 60 setting.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, CERNER system
  • Coordinated care for up to 60 patients per shift in busy setting.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to patients in department.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Documented all therapies to keep patient charts up-to-date.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 100%.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Provided training and supervision to-member staff in unit.
  • Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Supervised -bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Cared for patients recovering from COVID-19 and ALL procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Offered clinical leadership and oversight to-bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN Staff Nurse04/1998 to 04/2001VALLEY CONVALSCENT CARE CENTERBakersfield, CA
  • Diagnosed ALL TYPE and conditions through in-depth health screenings and analysis of patient histories.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Coordinated care for up to 100 patients per shift in busy setting.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to 50 patients in department.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Documented all therapies, to keep patient charts up-to-date.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Provided training and supervision to 20-member staff in unit.
  • Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Cared for patients recovering from all procedures and provided personalized daily assistance.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Managed central,and PICC lines.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
RN Staff Nurse09/1992 to 04/1998SANJOAQUIN CARE CENTERBakersfield, CA
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
  • Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Managed central, and PICC lines.
  • Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
  • Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs
  • Documented all therapies, to keep patient charts up-to-date.
  • Provided skilled direct nursing care to 50 patients in department.
  • Coordinated care for up to 50 patients per shift in busy setting.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: RN01/1987SGTB HOSPITALINDIA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • MERCY HOSPITAL
  • KERN MEDICAL CORRECTIONAL MEDICINE
  • VALLEY CONVALSCENT CARE CENTER
  • SANJOAQUIN CARE CENTER

School Attended

  • SGTB HOSPITAL

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Floor Nurse
  • RN Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : RN 01/1987

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