15+ years of nursing experience in Orthopedics, Medical Surgical and Home Care/Case Management and Ambulatory Care Management. Skilled care helping people take control of their pain, rehabilitate injuries and post-op care; and educate them to reach their health goals. Patient focused Nurse providing compassionate care both in a hospital and post-hospital home environment.
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Orthopedic Certification ONC August 2011
Clinical Ladder III Bryn Mawr Hospital 2009-2012
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Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Managed caseload of 18 clients, providing education, treatments, venipuncture and wound care.
Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Rn Supervisor for Home Health Care; educating HHA, clients, safety, keeping guidelines within state requirements.
Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
1998-2002 Patient Care Tech, Unit Secretary BMH ER
2002-2012 Orthopedic Med/Surg Staff RN 3B
Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 6-7 high acuity patients per shift.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Active peceptor and trained staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
Patient care, medical administration, phlebotomy
Responsible for Vault cash flow of store, customer accounts, employee services.
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Cosmetic Sales
4.0 GPA
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