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Well-qualified registered nurse with full WV credentials and extensive experience in ICU and ED settings. Passionate about delivering compassionate patient care with respect to individual patient needs. Open and clear communicator with analytical problem-solving abilities and advanced clinical expertise.
- [Specialization] ICU expert
- Family advocacy
- IV setup
- Problem Resolution
- Organization
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Administration
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Strong clinical judgment
- Data Entry
- Collecting vitals
- EMR / EHR
- Tracheostomy Care
- Preventative health
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care expertise
- Patient Information Collection
- Disease Management
- Infection Control
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- Palliative Care
- Health Education
- Medical Records Management
- Emotional Support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Communications
- First Aid/CPR
- Treatment Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Safety
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient Advocacy
- Medication Management
- Venipuncture
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
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06/2017 to Current Staff RN Skagit Regional Health – Urology, WA,
- 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.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Updated patient charts using Medhost with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Ensured patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
07/2006 to 09/2016 Staff Registered Nurse Mission Regional Medical Center – Bristol, PA,
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- 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.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Updated patient charts using Sorian with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of Cardio-Pulmonary patients in challenging ICU environment.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
08/2013 to 05/2014 Home Health Nurse The Pediatric Connection – Hutchinson, KS,
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Provided complete care to home health patients, including physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Expected in 05/2006 Associate of Applied Science: Nursing
Dabney S Lancaster Community College - Clifton Forge, VA
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