Competent and caring RN offering 11 years coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
Skills
Building trust and rapport
HIPAA and confidentiality
Charting and documentation
Patient care planning
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
Intake and discharge
Working collaboratively
Education and Training
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VAExpected in 05/2013 – –Associate of Applied Science:Nurse - GPA:
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VAExpected in 05/2010 – –Certificate in Practical Nursing:Practical Nursing - GPA:
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VAExpected in 2001 – –Certificate in Child Development:Child Development - GPA:
New Life Christian AcademyHillsville, VA, Expected in 01/1999 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Experience
St Joseph School Of Nursing - RN Staff Nurse Johnston, RI, 06/2020 - 04/2021
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
Intervened in cases that warranted it, including when clients wished to leave facility against medical advice.
St Joseph School Of Nursing - RN Staff Nurse/ Case Management Providence, RI, 03/2018 - 05/2020
Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring aftercare with mental health provider and medical provider continue care for mental/physical conditions.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Secured insurance authorizations to pay for patients inpatient hospital stay due to mental instability.
Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
Conducted ongoing evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society - RN Staff Nurse Postville, IA, 06/2013 - 03/2018
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
The Free Clinic - LPN City, STATE, 03/2011 - 07/2011
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
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