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STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
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Work History
08/2019 - 04/2020Staff Registered Nurse | Sunrise Senior Living - North Bethesda , MD
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
06/2017 - 01/2019Telemetry Staff Nurse | Mission Regional Medical Center - Fort Gratiot , MI
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided patients with information on such subjects as side effects from medications and benefits of proper nutrition to help promote better outcomes.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including heart cath and other surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Instructed patients and family how to manage illness by explaining post-treatment home care needs, diet, nutrition and exercise programs and self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions in accordance with policy.
- Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
04/2016 - 05/2017Staff Registered Nurse | Sunrise Senior Living - Salinas , CA
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
04/2011 - 12/2015Registered Nurse Supervisor | St. Joseph Health - Santa Rosa , CA
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Oversaw and managed 10-15 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Updated patient charts using computer charting with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Education
05/2003Mississippi Delta Community College, CityAssociate of Applied Science: Registered Nurse
Additional Information
References:
Daphne McMurry Pafford EMS
662-719-6224
Friend/Coworker >10 years
Tommy Daves Pafford EMS
662-466-2667
Friend >10 years
Octavia King-Carpenter South Sunflower County Hospital
662-836-8017
Friend/Coworker >5 years
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School Attended
- Mississippi Delta Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Staff Registered Nurse
- Telemetry Staff Nurse
- Registered Nurse Supervisor
Degrees
- Associate of Applied Science : Registered Nurse
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