Organized, hard working Registered Nurse. Offering over 3 years of hands-on experience as a Nurse Extern and Registered Nurse in Emergency Department, ICU, Labor & Delivery, and Cardiac floors, along with over a year of primary care/public health experience.
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Policy and procedure compliance
Patient care and education
Patient rights advocacy
Triaging patient concerns
Patient communication
Family and patient support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
ER experience
End of life care
Experience
Registered Nurse, 12/2022 to Current Southcoast Health System – Westport, MA,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Registered Nurse, 07/2021 to Current King's Daughters Medical Center – Prestonsburg, KY,
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, facility policies and standards of care.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
RN Staff Nurse, 04/2021 to 06/2022 Riverdale Joint Unified School District – Riverdale, CA,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Circulated throughout multiple hospital departments to perform nursing rounds.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Nurse Extern, 01/2020 to 12/2020 Company Name – City, State,
Referred patients to additional medical or community resources.
Prepared accurate medical documents, charts, and reports.
Supervised cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in assigned areas.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while monitoring pain level and reactions.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Participated in continuing education programs and ESI triage class to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Substitute Teacher, 12/2018 to 06/2019 Company Name – City, State,
Stayed up to date with current regional curriculums to maintain readiness for long- and short-term substitute jobs.
Studied various school subjects to better understand content and assist with projects and assignments.
Differentiated classroom and small group instruction to meet needs of students with various learning styles and abilities.
Reported problem students to principal to maintain control of classroom.
Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline.
Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
Promoted learning by leveraging traditional and modern instructional strategies.
Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
Directed group activities to promote immersive, play-based learning.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Mentored, tutored and instructed students after school and during planning times.
Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 04/2022 Galen College of Nursing - Louisville, KY GPA:
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, Expected in 03/2021 Galen College of Nursing - Hazard, KY, GPA:
Associate of Science: , Expected in 05/2018 Big Sandy Community And Technical College - Pikeville, KY, GPA:
Associate of Arts: , Expected in 05/2018 Big Sandy Community And Technical College - Pikeville, KY, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2018 Shelby Valley High School - Pikeville, KY GPA:
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2019-Present
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