Competent and caring Registered Nurse offering 11 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing 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
Charting and documentation
Medication and IV administration
Point-Click-Care EMR
Dispensing medication
HIPAA and confidentiality
Taking vital signs
Wound care
Intake and discharge
Building trust and rapport
Staff Development and Precepting
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes management
Acute and rehabilitative care
Colostomy care familiarity
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Body mechanics knowledge
Experience
02/2016 to Current
RN Staff NurseDupage Medical Group – Plainfield, IL,
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
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.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
10/2014 to 02/2016
RN Staff NurseSouthcoast Health System – New Bedford, MA,
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
02/2013 to 10/2014
RN Staff NurseSouthcoast Health System – Fall River, MA,
ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS, MANAGE PERIPHERIAL IV, CENTERAL LINES WORKED AT THE LAFAYETTE LOCATION WHICH IS CLOSED NOW 317-415-8500.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2010 to to
ASSOCIATES DEGREE: NURSING TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF KOKOMO - , GPA:
Expected in 10/2021 to to
Bachelor of Science: NURSING Western Governors University - Salt Lake City, UT GPA:
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