Resourceful nurse with over 20 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Caring and hardworking with desire to positively impact patients and families with expert, compassionate care. Well-versed in handling needs in both highly-structured and unstructured environments while calmly coordinating simultaneous patient needs.
Skills
Charting and documentation
Medication and IV administration
Building trust and rapport
HIPAA and confidentiality
Intake and discharge
Dispensing medication
Wound care
Taking vital signs
Triaging patient concerns
Diabetes management
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Education and Training
University Of Alabama At BirminghamBirmingham, ALExpected in 05/1993 – –Bachelor of Science:Health Information Technology - GPA:
Auburn UniversityAuburn, ALExpected in 05/1996 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Alabama A & M UniversityNormal, ALExpected in 05/2002 – –Master of Science:Education - GPA:
Experience
Northshore - RN Staff Nurse- Pre Admission Testing Glenview, IL, 09/2017 - Current
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Reviewed physician orders to optimize patient safety.
Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Madison County Schools - High School Nurse- Sparkman and James Clemons City, STATE, 04/2009 - 09/2017
Assisted in development of school safety plans.
Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered oral and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Triaged incoming patients and communicated with doctors to encourage timely attention to urgent situations.
Managed complete processing of patients, including initial admission, preliminary diagnosis, treatment, documentation and discharging.
Proposed interpretations of symptoms, suggested interventions and target outcomes in advance of physician consultation with patients.
Followed standard procedures for collecting personal information, contacting relatives and transferring patients better accommodated at outside facilities.
Cared for patients of all ages
Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Rendered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
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