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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.
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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
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/1981
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Terrebonne High School - Houma, LA
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Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 06/1986
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Nicholls State University - Thibodaux, LA
GPA:
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