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RN STAFF NURSE
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Dedicated and well-qualified Registred Nurse offering proven skills in patient care.
Skills
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Experience
RN Staff Nurse, American Red Cross, October 2011-CurrentTopeka , KS
- Works in fast pace mixed unit that caters Observation/ Rapid Diagnostic Unit, Telemetry, medical-surgical and Pediatric Unit.
- Coordinated care with ER Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Pediatricians along with Hospitalists, Medical Residents other specialties of care, clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry mainly emphasis on ACS, MI, CHF, strokes, PE, Pulmonary Hypertension, ESRD, COPD, Pneumonia etc.
- Strong critical thinking ability to assess patient and prompt referral as situation persists.
- Performs EKG, blood draws, inserting Foley catheters, IV lines, wound care, bladder scans. Proficient in EKG equipment and interpreting data.
- Performs as a charge nurse, manage day to day function f a 32 bed unit, directing, assisting RN's and patient care technicians under supervision of Patient Care Coordinator and Unit Supervisor.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Attends bed huddles twice per shift to improve patient flow and patient satisfaction.
- Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above 95%.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Participated in continuing education programs and preceptor workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy Observation/Rapid Diagnostic Unit setting.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Coordinates care with case management and social services for discharge planning.
Registered Nurse - Per Diem, Kabafusion, October 2015-CurrentBakersfield , CA
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 38-bed cardiology-stepdown unit with emphasis on heart and vascular care, treat all types of cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, valve disease, heart failure, carotid artery disease and deep vein thrombosis.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Coordinated care for up to 6 patients per shift in busy Telemetry 6 patients, Pulmonary Step Down 3 patients setting.
Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse, Department Of Veterans Affairs, April 2010-July 2011Providence , RI
- Floats in acute care settings include medical-surgical, ambulatory care and detoxification unit.
- Works with interdisciplinary team such as Hospitalists, Detox Physicians, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Social Workers and detox counselors.
- Admits, transfers and discharges patients.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Assigned in one of the largest detoxification units in New Jersey, knowledge in substance abuse and its proper nursing care and rehabilitation programs in coordination with social workers and detoxification counselors and physicians.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Registered Nurse , Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley, January 2000-April 2006Pomona , NY
- Provides direct patient care after illness, surgery or with acute health conditions or patients being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness.
- Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.
- Establish and implement nursing care plans.
- Floats from time to time to cardiovascular, medical-surgical, OB-Gyn, pediatric unit.
- Admits, transfers and discharges patients as per Physicians orders.
Education and Training
Bachelor of ScienceNursing, , University of Northern Philippines, , City1998
ACLS ProviderEMS Jersey City Medical Center, , City2018
Pediatric Advanced Life SupportEMS,Jersey City Medical Center , , City2018
RN Preceptor Course CertificationJersey City Medical Center, , City2019
Annual Nurse Excellence Award - Empirial OutcomesJersey City Medical Center, , City2018
Registered NurseTexas Board of Nursing, , City2010
Nurses Improving Care For Healthsystem Elders, , , NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, , CityStateApril 2020
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School Attended
- University of Northern Philippines
- EMS Jersey City Medical Center
- EMS,Jersey City Medical Center
- Jersey City Medical Center
- Texas Board of Nursing
- NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
Job Titles Held:
- RN Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse - Per Diem
- Registered Nurse - Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
ACLS Provider
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
RN Preceptor Course Certification
Annual Nurse Excellence Award - Empirial Outcomes
Registered Nurse
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