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RN STAFF NURSE
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic RN knowledgeable in health screenings and treating patients with Acute and chronic conditions. Well-trained professional with talents in customer service and organizational skills. Highly experienced in working with public who are under stressed . Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Enthusiastic
employee eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of general public and behavIgor and training in medications both prescription and over the counter. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in health or retail industr. Experienced RN with over 40 years of experience in healthcare. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits.
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Work History
RN Staff Nurse, 08/2017 to 08/2019
American Red Cross – Saint George , UT
American Red Cross – Saint George , UT
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Employees in challenging industrial environment.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Registered Nurse, 10/2009 to 08/2017
Cvs Health – Westland , MI
Cvs Health – Westland , MI
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 80 patients each day in high-volume clinic, urgent care, and emergency department setting.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Cleaned, maintained and restocked treatment areas.
- Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures, including preparing patients, finding viable veins and watching for adverse reactions
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Inserted peripheral IVs and administered non-medication IV fluids.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Collected basic samples such as blood, urine and stool, labeling specimens properly and transferring to laboratory for testing.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
Registered Nurse Supervisor, 10/2000 to 10/2008
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute – Georgetown , TX
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute – Georgetown , TX
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Kept a busy, multi site multi specialty clinic running efficiently by ensuring physicians had tools they needed to see patients, assisting in facilitating direct nursing care, educating and supervising all nursing staff(RN,LPN, CMA)
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Education
Diploma Nursing: Nursing, 06/1976
Bellin College - City, State
Bellin College - City, State
High School Diploma: 06/1973
West High School - City, State
West High School - City, State
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 2 in the development of Urgent Care Service Line which proved to be a financial success.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved customer complaints which led to ultimately customer satisfaction
- I am retired from nursing, however wish to continue working with the public in a non nursing field.I love to continue learning
- I love to read an care for my pets
- I have 7 grandchildren and I love to spend time with them
- I have had active shooter train and have been certified as. CPR instructor,ACLS, PALS, TNCC,ENPC
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School Attended
- Bellin College
- West High School
Job Titles Held:
- RN Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Registered Nurse Supervisor
Degrees
- Diploma Nursing : Nursing , 06/1976
High School Diploma : 06/1973
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