Hardworking nursing professional bringing 34+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to patients. Knowledgeable about different aspects of nursing and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Skills
Planning and scheduling
HIPAA Compliance
Vaccine administration
Patient Assessments
Electronic Health Record usage
Preventative health
Administering immunizations
Employee Evaluation
Patient counseling
Microsoft Office Suites
Work History
RN Supervisor A/Public Health Nurse, 10/2001 - 05/2020 City Of Springfield – Springfield, MA,
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
Contributed substantially to successful department Audits/accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Oversaw and manage 6 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Supervised professional and paraprofessional nursing staff and delegated tasks to maintain continuum of care
Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
Evaluated system data to calculate and update Medicare and Medicaid budgeting systems
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
Updated patient charts using Intergy electronic health records with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Worked at Medical Special Needs Shelters as indicated
RN Nurse Manager/Senior Public Health Nurse , 02/2013 - 05/2015 Medical Search International – Green Bay, WI,
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
Fostered improvement in all operational facets, including staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care
Led successful a regional team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
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
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
Decreased and prevented lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff
Assisted in H1N1 Region 3 POD set-up
Public Health Nurse, 10/1989 - 09/2001 State Of Louisiana / Terrebonne Parish Health Unit – City, STATE,
Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs
Collected, organized and disseminated quality data from multiple sources, including health plans, hospitals, providers and government entities to appropriate individuals
Attended research meetings, took notes and provided accurate updates on projects
Designed client satisfaction surveys, preserving confidentiality of participants and program information
Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues
Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources
Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections, and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly
Collected HIV risk assessment data and entered findings in centralized database
Provided extensive materials and answered questions from public during public health crises, while advising on protective measures
Reviewed patient records for unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens so that outbreaks could be remedied quickly
RN Floor Nurse, 06/1986 - 10/1989 South Louisiana Medical Center – City, STATE,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to 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
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies
Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Led successful 4-6 person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1981 - Terrebonne High School - Houma, LA GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/1986 - Nicholls State University - Thibodaux, LA GPA:
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