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Professional Summary
Highly motivated Sales Associate with extensive customer service and sales experience. Outgoing sales professional with track record of driving increased sales, improving buying experience and elevating company profile with target market.
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
03/2017 to Current
Staff Registered NurseSt. Joseph Health – Laguna Beach, CA,
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
06/2015 to 03/2017
Psychiatric Registered NurseHalifax Health – Winter Park, FL,
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
10/2007 to 06/2015
Staff Nurse, Crisis Response UnitTemple Episcopal Hospital – City, STATE,
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
Expected in 2006
Bachelor of Science: Nursing Science La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA GPA:
Expected in 1993
Master of Science: Marriage and Family Therapy Hahnemann University - Philadelphia, PA, GPA:
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