Michigan-Licensed Registered Nurse with background working in multi-disciplinary medical facility. Skilled in pain management and rehabilitation of injuries.
Driven Registered Nurse with eleven years of experience caring for patients within short term rehabilitation unit and long term placement setting. I am able to smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Dedicated Registered Nurse MDS Coordinator with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management. Successful MDS Coordinator with significant experience assessing residents and managing resulting data. Effective at training and monitoring staff work to deliver consistent, reliable results. Collaborates effectively at all levels to help patients get optimal care.
Skills
Unit administration
Patient monitoring
Medical screening
Patient care planning
Education and Training
Cornerstone UNiversityGrand Rapids, MI, Expected in 05/2016 – –Bachelor of Science:Psychology - GPA:
Kellogg Community CollegeBattle Creek, MIExpected in 05/2009 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Certifications
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Experience
Promedica Senior Care - RN, MDS Coordinator Bensalem, PA, 06/2010 - Current
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
Helped develop comprehensive resident assessment and care plans for 120-bed facility.
Verified quality of assessments in accurately reflecting physical, mental and psychosocial status of each resident.
Reviewed and validated care plan reports and monitored follow-up actions to identify systemic deficiencies.
Trained and supervised health care workers conducting resident assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Delivered care to [Number] patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Pruitthealth - RN Unit Manager Dillon, SC, 06/2010 - Current
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Southwestern Medical Ctr Llc - RN Charge Nurse Lawton, OK, 06/2010 - Current
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients and loved ones.
Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
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