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RN STAFF NURSE
Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Skills
  • Intake and discharge
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Wound care
  • Staff Development and Precepting
  • Triaging patient concerns
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Unit administration
  • Ventilator care
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • Acute and rehabilitative care
  • Medication administration expert
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Diabetes management
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Relationship development
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Project organization
  • Communications
  • Business operations
  • Invoice generation
  • Operational improvement
  • Customer service
  • CCTV
  • Administrative support
  • Process improvement
  • Security systems
  • Planning and coordination
  • RFI Scanners
  • Supervision
  • Problem resolution
  • Organization
  • MS Office
  • Inventory management
  • Team building
  • Team management
Experience
08/2019 to Current
RN Staff NurseWesley Medical Center － Wichita , KS
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
08/2018 to 08/2019
RN Mental Health Director Wichita Care And Rehabilitation Center － Wichita , KS
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to budget and maintained falls and accidents.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
08/2016 to 08/2018
RN Staff NurseWichita Care And Rehabilitation Center － Wichita , KS
  • Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
  • Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
  • Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
  • Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
  • Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
  • Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
03/2015 to 03/2016
LPN Charge NurseGolden Living － Wichita , KS
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
  • Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Education and Training
12/2013
Associate of Science: NursingWichita Area Technical College － Wichita, KS
05/2015
Associate of Science: NursingPratt Community College － Pratt, KS
12/2018
Bachelor of Science: NursingWichita State University － Wichita, KS
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Wesley Medical Center
  • Wichita Care And Rehabilitation Center
  • Golden Living

School Attended

  • Wichita Area Technical College
  • Pratt Community College
  • Wichita State University

Job Titles Held:

  • RN Staff Nurse
  • RN Mental Health Director
  • LPN Charge Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Nursing
    Associate of Science : Nursing
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing

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