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STAFF NURSE
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience in delivering comprehensive patient care. Advanced skill working with diverse patient populations. Demonstrated ability to foster relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
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Experience
Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City , MOStaff Nurse08/2019 - Current
- Staff nurse on womens medical surgical floor.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Delivered extensive training to newly hired employees and student nurses, offering insight and assistance related to emergent situations.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Applied extensive nursing expertise in management of patient care elements from admission to discharge, delivering emergency interventions when needed.
Securitas Security Services Usa, Inc. | Eau Claire , WIDirector of Operations12/2014 - 07/2019
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 25 team members, fostering environment supportive of staff and patients.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Delivered income records, balance sheets and other financial documents to board to keep executives informed of all potential financial issues.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Main Line Health, Inc. | Bryn Mawr , PACase Manager09/2012 - 12/2014
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Ensured quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
Mississippi Home Care | City , STATETeam Leader/Branch Manager03/2006 - 09/2012
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
- Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Administered medications and treatment plans in accordance with physician orders.
- Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Monitored development, implementation and updates of individualized care plans.
- Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff of 20, fostering environment supportive of staff and patients.
Education and Training
Hinds Community College | City, StateAssociate of Science in Nursing1995
University of Mississippi Medical Center | City, StateBachelor of Science in Nursing2014
Maryville University of Saint Louis | City, StateMaster of Science in Family Nurse PractitionerExpected in 12/2020
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School Attended
- Hinds Community College
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Maryville University of Saint Louis
Job Titles Held:
- Staff Nurse
- Director of Operations
- Case Manager
- Team Leader/Branch Manager
Degrees
- Associate of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner
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