Enthusiastic registered nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Strong clinical background in an academic teaching hospital. Active team player who responds quickly to emergency situations while maintaining an professional reassuring manner. Continuing education in Health care administration and motivated to learn, grow and excel in a leadership position as a registered nurse supervisor for the cardiac cath lab holding room.
Skills
Staff collaboration
Strong pre-operative, post-operative, and emergency room care
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge or admission
Managed care for pre-operative patients from patient check in to discharge or admission
Directed nursing activities for holding room staff nurses and patient care techs, providing guidance to provide outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
11/2016 to Current
Staff Nurse Emergency Department Upmc – Hollsopple, PA,
Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
Ability to remain professional, skillful, and calm in high stress, quickly changing situations
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
11/2015 to 09/2017
Staff Nurse Gastrointestinal UnitNebraska Medicine – City, STATE,
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Assisted in various types of endoscopy and GI procedures
Worked independently in the Motility clinic, providing procedures, data collection and organization
Assisted with education and orientation of new staff members
Conducted hemodynamic monitoring as indicated by procedure and policy during intra-operative phase of care
Assisted physicians with interventions as indicated
Setup, takedown, and cleaning of specialized equipment for GI procedures
Interacts with patients, physicians, and fellow employees in a manner that encourages quality patient care and positive working relationships
08/2014 to 11/2016
Staff Nurse Emergency DepartmentCatholic Health Initiatives – City, STATE,
Monitored and continually recorded progress for numerous patients per shift
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care
Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises
Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital
Followed facility policies, OSHA safety rules and HIPAA regulations to maintain legal compliance
Prepared, administered and documented medications, including pills, injections and intravenous infusions on physician orders
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Education
Expected in 2002
High School Diploma: Arch Bishop Bergan Catholic High School - Fremont, NE, GPA:
Expected in
No Degree: General Education University of Nebraska Omaha - Omaha, NE, GPA:
Expected in 05/2014
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Science Clarkson College - Omaha, NE, GPA:
Expected in
Master of Nursing Science: Health Care Administration Clarkson College - Omaha, NE, GPA:
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