Dedicated nursing professional with more than 10 years of experience caring for patients in various settings. Hardworking nursing professional well-versed in primary care. Work well with people of all ages and specialize in helping all patient populations. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Skills
Intake and discharge
Medication and IV administration
Staff Development and Precepting
Wound care
Acute and rehabilitative care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Ventilator care
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Colostomy care familiarity
Computerized charting specialist
IV drug therapy management
Customer service
Problem resolution
First Aid/CPR
Planning and coordination
Supervision
Organization
Communications
Experience
Staff Nurse, 08/2020 - Current University Of Chicago Medical Center – Darien, IL,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
Advised, coached, and mentored experienced and student nurses, providing guidance and education on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Delivered high level of care to 20 of patients in 3 unit at 3 healthcare facility.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/2008 - 06/2020 Caring Heart Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Inc – Philadelphia, PA,
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Coordinated and led nursing education, including in-services, facilitating nurse leadership development and career growth.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Staff Nurse, 10/2008 - 07/2012 University Of Chicago Medical Center – Orland Park, IL,
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Facilitated transition to at-home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: , Expected in 12/2010 - Fortis College - Centerville - Dayton, OH GPA:
: Practical Nursing, Expected in - Fortis College - Centerville - Dayton, OH GPA:
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