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Summary
Dedicated RN with more than 51 years of experience caring for patients. Well-versed in Joint Commission standards and typical hospital procedures focused on maximizing patient safety and maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Point-Click-Care EMR
Clinical leadership and supervision
IV drug therapy management
Diabetes management
Experience
01/2009 to 08/2021RN Staff Nurse MaternityIntegris Health | Miami, OK,
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.
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.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
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.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
01/1990 to 01/2009Charge Registered Nurse Labor and DeliveryFaxton Saint Lukes Healthcare | City, STATE,
Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Cared for pregnant women expecting imminent birth and for babies immediately after birth in hospitals and health clinics.
Assessed and documented physical condition of mothers and babies and assisted doctors in identifying and treating preeclampsia.
Explained and demonstrated after-birth care to parents of newborns, answered questions and addressed concerns.
Assisted physicians in delivery of many babies and supported and encouraged mothers during childbirth.
Discharged mothers and babies after patiently guiding parents through at-home care and follow-up medical care.
Briefed next-shift nurses thoroughly on condition, status and needs of mother and newborn.
Monitored condition of newborns and directed postpartum care with special focus on premature babies and babies with abnormalities.
Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
Trained and mentored many other staff members in obstetrics nursing and care.
Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms and instruments and prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
01/1988 to 01/1990Registered Nurse SupervisorFaxton Saint Lukes Healthcare | City, STATE,
Monitored infection control and critical incidents and made changes and improvements to processes where necessary.
Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
06/1970 to 01/1988Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ICU Staff Faxton Saint Lukes Healthcare | City, STATE,
Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet each patients' unique needs.
Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to administer therapies and maintain continuum of care.
Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1970Associate of Science | Registered NursingMohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NYGPA:
Expected in 05/1984Bachelor of Science | NursingSuny Utica Rome, Utica, NY, GPA:
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