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STAFF REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary
Skills
  • Psychological assessment to assist in determining course of care
  • Physical assessment to assist in determining course of care
  • Effective communicator both written and verbal
  • Idenifying high risk situations
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient evaluation
  • Case Management
  • Performing EKGs
  • Collecting vitals
  • Chronic disease management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Phlebotomy
Work History
Staff Registered Nurse, 03/2017 to Current
Philadelphia Veterans Hospital Snyder House – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications, altering treatment plans as needed.
  • Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
  • Monitored all primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers, including immunizations, vision, hearing and dental care
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety, including meditation
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
  • Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • 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
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Arranged, assisted and managed teleheath clinic for providers
  • Provided care to 35 bed residential program for Veterans of all ages and ethnicities
Psychiatric Registered Nurse, 06/2015 to 03/2017
Philadelphia Veterans Hospital Medical Center – Philadelphia, PA
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
  • Cared for patients in 20-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
  • 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
Staff Nurse, Crisis Response Unit, 10/2007 to 06/2015
Temple Episcopal Hospital – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians
  • Delivered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcome
  • Assessed for risk of suicidal and or homicidal ideations and reported information to provider
  • Triaged approximate 25 to 35 patients
  • Maintained safe milieu for both patients and staff
  • Monitored patients actively withdrawing from drugs and alcohol
  • Provided nursing care to geriatric patients with substance abuse and mental illness
  • Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs, including blood pressure and drawing blood
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
  • 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
  • Initiated regular practice of blood draws on CRC unit
  • Provided general nursing care required to stabilize patients
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Science, 2006
La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA
Master of Science: Marriage and Family Therapy, 1993
Hahnemann University - Philadelphia, PA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Philadelphia Veterans Hospital Snyder House
  • Philadelphia Veterans Hospital Medical Center
  • Temple Episcopal Hospital

School Attended

  • La Salle University
  • Hahnemann University

Job Titles Held:

  • Staff Registered Nurse
  • Psychiatric Registered Nurse
  • Staff Nurse, Crisis Response Unit

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing Science , 2006
    Master of Science : Marriage and Family Therapy , 1993

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