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Louisiana State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 33 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in pediatric critical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in nursing while driving innovation.
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Infant/Pediatric/Adult CPR certified
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Development and Precepting
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- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Documenting vitals
- Critical care
- Ventilator Management
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RN, Pediatric Critical Care, 06/2006 to Current
Dean Health – Edgerton, WI,
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- 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.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- 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.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics.
- Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
RN, Pediatric Critical Care, 06/2004 to 06/2006
Dean Health – Kaukauna, WI,
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- 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.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- 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.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
- Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics.
- Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- 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.
RN, Pediatric Critical Care, 08/1991 to 06/2004
Dean Health – Kimberly, WI,
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
- 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.
RN, Pediatric Critical Care, 01/1988 to 08/1991
Dean Health – Kirkwood, MO,
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated intensive care patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Monitored efficacy of nursing interventions and revised care plans based upon patient response.
- Worked toward team goals of medical unit and accounted for department and system-specific metrics.
- Delegated and supervised work of other nursing team members and support staff.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications and aftercare procedures.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
- 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.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/1987
Northeast Louisiana University - Monroe, LA
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