Common SpiritMount Shasta , CAStaff RN IIMonitored pre and post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Assisted patients with oxygen therapy in post-op. Managed caseload of variety of clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary health education training/ discharge instructions.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, DM2, and asthma.
October 2012
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August 2013
Common SpiritPapillion , NEStaff RN IIExcellent vascular radiology staff nurse. Expertise in various vascular radiology procedures including embolization, angioplasty, stent placement, IVC, drug eluding beads, and thrombolysis. Responsible for
administering moderate sedation for patients receiving various invasive
interventional radiological procedures under fluoroscopy. Duties include
pain management, airway management, mentation management during such
procedures; including points on a continuum per patient. Additional duties included starting IV's and initiating and maintaining monitoring of vital signs while under moderate sedation.
August 2011
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March 2012
Dignity HealthRedwood City , CALead Nurse, Third floor, Float Pool NurseResponsible for providing professional nursing care services for patients with medical and long-term psychiatric disorders. Utilized strong clinical care skills as well as psychosocial support to patents and families. Duties
included managing patients with difficult and combative behaviors,
learning NCI training, medication administration, assess clients
thoroughly after incidents or accidents, ensuring participation in
plan of care and coordinating care between medicaldoctors
and psychiatrist. Additional duties included starting IV's and deescalating violent behavior directed toward self, staff, and other residents.
January 2010
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January 2011
Dignity HealthWoodland , CAStaff Nurse (Agency)Provide staffing assistance for on-site clinics within large manufacturing companies in NC. Duties
included on-site drug testing, BAT testing, vision screenings/ exams,
hearing screenings/ exams, pre-placement physicals, respirator
physicals and office visits. Responsible for first aide in all facility accidents. Coordinated care with on-site ANP and MD. Dispensed OTC medications per policy.
January 2006
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January 2010
Dignity HealthMesa , AZStaff NurseServe as charge nurse and preceptor. Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Provided comprehensive care for patients with life threatening illnesses in medical ICU. Promoted health, education, and support to patients and families. Duties
included bedside monitoring, 12-lead EKG expertise, experience with variety of
ventilators and calculating various drips and titration parameters to
achieve hemodynamic stability. Knowledgeable in responding to a medical arrest and following ACLS guidelines. Duties
also included providing assistance to the physician for bedside
procedures such as spinal taps, insertion of a central lines, and assist
with the insertion of arterial lines. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
January 2006
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November 2006
Inova Mount Vernon HospitalCity , STATEStaff NurseStaff nurse for patients with life threatening illnesses in CCU or cardio/pulmonary unit. Duties
included bedside monitoring, 12-lead EKG,
ventilator experience, and calculating/ maintaining various medication infusion drips to
achieve hemodynamic stability. Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
January 2004
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January 2006
Lifecare Hospital Of North CarolinaCity , STATEStaff NurseDelivered a complete range of acute care services for long-term patients. Accurately
obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed
individual conditions and needs, and prioritize patient care. Worked extensively with ventilators, arterial monitoring and triple lumen CVP monitoring. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations. Also
worked extensively with wound care which including: staging wounds,
providing a detail assessment of the wounds once exposed for cleaning/ treatment, assisted with bedside debridement,
provided various treatments/dressings. Expertise in various wound vac's, pulse
lavage and specialty beds.
January 2001
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December 2004
Nash General HospitalCity , STATEMonitor Technician/ Registered NurseProvided direct nursing care, medication, and blood
administration to patients with mild congestive heart failure, acute
chest pain, and gastrointestinal bleeds. Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, and assessed individual conditions and needs. Received
extensive knowledge with reading EKG rhythm strips and analyzing
difficult and rare cardiac conditions. Extensive knowledge of how to read and perform a 12-lead EKG's. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.