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Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 30 years of acute experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients in a clinic setting, pre and post surgical procedures, circulating in endoscopy , pre and post endoscopy, outpatient procedures, and the recovery room. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise and resourcefulness while providing top-notch service to diverse age patient populations of 0-99.
Also 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. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Comfortable in small rural hospital /clinic setting. And has also worked in large hospital setting. Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Offering 33+ years' record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Open to trying new ventures and roles in the nursing field. Enjoys working independently and flexing hours to work several contract type jobs.
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- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of [Number] nurses, fostering environment supportive of both [Type] and patients.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.
- Evaluated staff performance and prepared accurate reports detailing findings.
- Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- RN Test Observer testing nurse aid candidates in the state of Minnesota.
- Worked out of South Central College skills lab. Set up skills lab for upcoming nurse aid candidates, provided and actor for students to perform the skills on.
- Followed the template from Headmaster regarding which skills the student would perform.
- Gave each student their instructions, and timed them for their skills test out. Watched each student perform their group of skills and documented if they followed each step explicitly or missed any steps.
- Worked with Headmaster LLC to send over each test and they graded it. Provided appropriate documents to Headmaster.
- Maintained a professional, teaching environment for student, guided them as needed with questions or anxiety during testing.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Participated in continuing education programs and workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
- Performed psychosocial assessments to identify barriers in patient ability to obtain or use medications.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Facilitated ongoing case management services to support successful outcomes and meet stabilization goals.
- Cooperated with local service providers, outreach workers, case managers and collaborative agencies to facilitate services for members.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to outpatients in same day surgery department.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated care for up to 30+ patients per shift in busy outpatient surgery setting.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Guided expectant mothers through stages of pregnancy via prenatal nursing care at health clinic in coordination with obstetrician.
- Coordinated overall patient care with specialists, physicians and other departments and supervised ancillary staff.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Interpreted and implemented individual care plans.
- Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
- Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
- Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
- Monitored and observed patients' to accurately records changes in condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
- Administered medications, IVs, and injections in accordance with treatment plan directions.
Morningside College - Sioux City, IA
During the past 30 years I have worked in Surgery, Recovery Room , Same day surgery, endoscopy,
OB-GYN office nursing, med/surg, telemetry and orthopedics.
Also enjoy meeting new people, making a connection, taking time with the geriatric population
and volunteering at my granddaughter's Sunday School class as a teacher.
Public Health License
ALCS/ PALS/ BLS
Certified Mobile Research Nurse
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School Attended
- Morningside College
Job Titles Held:
- Director of Nursing
- Knowledge and Skills Test Proctor
- Certified Mobile Research Nurse
- Long Term Care Insurance Assessment Nurse
- Case Manager
- RN Surgical Services
- RN Same Day Surgery and Recovery Room
- Obstetrics Registered Nurse iN OB/GYN CLINIC
- RN Floor Nurse
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
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