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STAFF NURSE, WOMEN'S HEALTH
Professional Summary

Dedicated medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through forty-four years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to provide exceptional patient care. Eager to fulfill a challenging new role in an Employee Health Nurse capacity. Has a passion for creating a trusting and efficient care environment for hospital employees.

Skills
  • Process evaluation
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Staff Management
  • Patient Safety
  • Medication Administration
  • Preventative Health
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Immunizations
  • Patient And Family Advocacy
  • Patient Consultation
  • Follow-Up
  • Acute Care
Work History
Staff Nurse, Women's Health, 01/2008 to Current
HCA, Houston Kingwood – Kingwood, TX
  • Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
  • Provided high quality care to patients.
  • Administered prenatal and postnatal care for mothers to include vitamin regimens, postnatal pain management, breastfeeding coaching and hormone imbalances.
  • Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Assisted physicians in minor surgeries by keeping instruments sterilized and maintaining inventory.
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in CPN and MEDITECH.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
  • Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
  • Updated patient charts using CPN and MEDITECH with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
  • Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
  • Provided high quality care to approximately 6-8 patients per day on 25-bed unit
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
  • Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Charge Nurse Nursery, 10/2013 to 10/2018
HCA Houston Kingwood – Kingwood, TX
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
  • Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
  • Trained new nurses on hospital policies and procedures, patient care protocols, medical procedures and patient interventions.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
  • Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
  • Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
  • Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
  • Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Staff Registered Nurse, Nursery, NICU and PP, 07/1982 to Current
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System – Humble, TX
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
  • Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
  • Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Updated patient charts using CARE4 with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action, under supervision of nurse practitioners.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Nursing Unit Manager NICU and Nursery, 03/1997 to 09/2007
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System NE – Humble, TX
  • Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
  • Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous lines, umbilical venous and arterial lines.
  • Led successful 20-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided high quality care to patients in 6-bed NICU.
Education
Associate of Science: Pre-NursingThe King"s College - Briarcliff Manor, NY
  • Member of PI LAMBDA SIGMA
Bachelor of Science: NursingLong Island University - Brooklyn, NY
  • Student Nurses Association Member
  • Student Nurses Association President
Certifications

CPR Certification

STABLE Certification

NRP - Instructor

RNC - Low Risk Newborn

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • HCA, Houston Kingwood
  • HCA Houston Kingwood
  • Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
  • Memorial Hermann Healthcare System NE

School Attended

  • The King"s College
  • Long Island University

Job Titles Held:

  • Staff Nurse, Women's Health
  • Charge Nurse Nursery
  • Staff Registered Nurse, Nursery, NICU and PP
  • Nursing Unit Manager NICU and Nursery

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Pre-Nursing
    Bachelor of Science : Nursing

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