Hardworking Registered Nurse accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
Removing stitches and staples
Patient Care
SBAR communication
Strong medical ethic
Medication and IV administration
Catheter and wound care
Immunization skills
IV drug therapy management
Palliative and Pain Management
Maintaining feeding pumps
Experience
RN Staff Nurse, 07/2017 to 09/2018 Touro – Laplace, LA,
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Coordinated care for up to 34 patients per shift in busy Sub-acute Care setting.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit, 04/2014 to 08/2016 Christiana Care Health System – Elkton, MD,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Delivered care to 5 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Maintained colostomies and ostomoies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
Managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Registered Nurse-Charge, 03/2011 to 04/2014 Wellpath – Bowling Green, OH,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Science: Nursing-RN, Expected in 06/2009 Spokane Community College - Spokane, WA GPA:
Accomplishments
2018- Customer Service of the Year- Lewiston Transitional Care of Cascadia.
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