Skilled nursing professional with more than 17 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assesses health status, develops diagnoses and manages care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skills
Patient Education
Charting and Documentation
Prioritizing Patients
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Patient Care Assessment
Central Venous Lines
Routine Examinations
Monitoring Vital Signs
PICC Lines
Work History
RN Staff, 09/2021 to Current Hca – Reston, VA,
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Clinic Manager, 01/2017 to 09/2021 Aledade – Boston, MA,
Conducted frequent clinic walk-throughs to maintain safe work environment.
Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
Oversaw day-to-day business and clinical activities by establishing goals, objectives, standards of performance and policies and procedures.
Performed patient assessments and contributed to development of interdisciplinary care plans.
Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
Prepared and retained records, files and reports according to various government and practice standards.
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development to employees.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Ordered all supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Clinic Staff Nurse, 07/2013 to 12/2016 Kaiser Permanente – Antioch, CA,
Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
Delegated patient care responsibilities to nursing assistants and student nurses.
Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Identified acute and chronic conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction by generating medical referrals to a medical specialist.
Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
Home Health Nurse, 04/2008 to 07/2013 Onward Healthcare – Davenport, IA,
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to patients primary doctor.
Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care for patients.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Applied And Natural Sciences, Expected in Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, Louisiana, GPA:
Associate Degree: Nursing, Expected in 01/2005 Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, Louisiana, GPA:
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