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RN FLOOR NURSE
Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Skills
  • Patient monitoring
  • Unit administration
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical screening
  • Triaging
  • Patient discharging
  • Seizure management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medication administration expert
  • Direct patient care
  • Culturally-sensitive care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • SBAR communication
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Diabetes management
  • Documenting vitals
  • Administering medicines
  • Taking vitals
  • IV and venipuncture certified
  • Gastrostomy tube care
  • Ventilator care
  • Cerner
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Medical assessment
  • Checking oxygen levels
  • Family and patient support
  • Preparing for procedures
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Patient Care
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Maintaining feeding pumps
  • Setting appointments
  • Care of trauma patients
  • BLS certified
  • TNCC certified
  • ENPC certified
  • PALS certified
  • Self starter
  • Needs little guidance
  • Medhost
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Life-sustaining machines
  • Long-Term Care
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Vascular care understanding
  • Flow sheet charting
  • Removing stitches and staples
Experience
Post Acute MedicalMay 2020 to CurrentRN Floor Nurse
Texarkana, TX
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Delivered direct patient care to 3-6 patients including vent-dependent patients.
Wadley Regional Medical CenterJanuary 2013 to April 2020Registered Nurse
Texarkana, TX
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
  • Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
  • Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
  • Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
  • Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Nurse StaffingMay 2009 to January 2013Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texarkana, TX
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Worked at different facilities with little to no orientation while still providing safe and effective patient care.
  • Worked at med-surg, tele, rehab, orthopedic, ICU and LTACH facilities.
  • Maintained and accessed central and PICC lines.
  • Provided care to ventilator dependent patients.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Cornerstone Retirement Community August 2005 to May 2009Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texarkana, TX
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Education and Training
UACCH-HOPE November 2012Associate Degree Nursing: NursingHope, AR
Texarkana CollegeAugust 2005Vocational Nursing: NursingTexarkana, TX
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Post Acute Medical
  • Wadley Regional Medical Center
  • Nurse Staffing
  • Cornerstone Retirement Community

School Attended

  • UACCH-HOPE
  • Texarkana College

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Floor Nurse
  • Registered Nurse
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate Degree Nursing : Nursing
    Vocational Nursing : Nursing

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