Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 28 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Skills
Policy updates
Clinical management
Schedule coordination
Patient monitoring
Unit administration
Experience
RN Medical Clinic Supervisor, 09/2017 to Current Wesley – Auburn, WA,
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
RN Team Leader, 12/2004 to 09/2017 Hines And Associates – City, STATE,
Documented medications administered to patients, following instructions from physicians and healthcare providers.
Talked with patients about lifestyle changes and proper diet to promote better overall health.
Assisted with creation of tailored care plans for patients based on individual needs.
Discussed methods to help relieve stress and anxiety without medication such as yoga and meditation.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
RN Staff Nurse Emergency Department, 03/1993 to 12/2004 Trinity Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
RN Clinical Instructor, 08/1996 to 08/1998 ICCC – City, STATE,
Provided students with hands-on demonstrations and instructed on tasks, including managing clinical logs, medication administration, dressing changes and meal preparation.
Assessed students' knowledge and skills through assignments and exams.
Partnered with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
Used individualized instruction techniques to educate students on patient observation, assessment, decision-making and health teaching.
Frequently provided educational lectures to students.
Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
Delegated patient assignments to students based on individual learning needs and patient assessments.
Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
Upheld patient safety standards by supervising students during medication administration.
Relayed feedback on clinical settings' effectiveness in enabling students reach course and program goals.
Educated and mentored students to help individuals surmount academic obstacles and personal difficulties.
Evaluated and monitored progress of 8 students to promote positive outcomes.
Passed out syllabi and informed students of course standards and learning objectives.
Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students by developing IEPs, utilizing wide variety of teaching aids and leveraging motivational and implementation strategies.
Developed client rapport by effectively providing screenings, treatment and referral services.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/1993 Iowa Central Community College - Fort Dodge, IA GPA:
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