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STEFF REGISTERED NURSE
Professional Summary

Eighteen years as a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Was initially responsible for direct nursing care of sixty-four total care residents at a residential nursing facility as a new graduate with direct supervision of four nursing aides. Also was utilized as a relief night shift supervisor that was not only responsible for the nursing staff at the residential facility, but also at the assisted living facility and the independent living facility in case of emergencies. Was on staff for 8-9 months prior to entering the United States Navy as a Registered Nurse. Provided direct bedside patient care as well as being responsible for education of United States Hospital Corpsmen with regards to inpatient care on a Medical/Surgical unit before proceeding to work in the Critical Care Unit. Completed an intensive three week Critical Care Course at Bethesda Naval Hospital in 1998. Continued providing direct patient care for critically ill patients at both Naval Hospital Great Lakes as Naval Hospital Pensacola before being Honorably Discharged from the Navy in 2002. Maintained steady employment as a Critical Care nurse at both Baptist Hospital from 2002-2004 and Sacred Heart Health Systems from 2004-current.

Certifications and Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification to September 2013 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification to September 2013

Registered Nurse License, State of Florida, 2002-present, RN 9190105

Registered Nurse License, State of Illinois, 1995-present, RN 041290031

Actively pursuing CCRN certification

NIH Stroke Certification

Skill Highlights
  • Medication administration expert
  • Skilled in conducting physical examinations
  • Vascular care understanding
  • Skilled cardiac care nurse
  • Broad medical terminology knowledge
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Hematology testing aptitude
  • Talented in minor surgery assistance
  • Specimen collection/processing proficiency
  • Committed to compliance reporting
Professional Experience
Steff Registered Nurse
January 2004 to Current
Sacred Heart Health Systems - Pensacola, FL

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.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.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents..Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Responsible for CardioPat Autotransfusion system administration. Directly responsible for providing care to the critically ill requiring ventilator support as well as vasoactive medication support.

Responsible for caring for and recovering patients having undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting as well as valve repair/replacement surgeries.

Steff Registered Nurse
September 2002 to January 2004
Baptist Hospital - Pensacola, FL

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.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.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Evaluated patients presenting with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Prepared for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets were available to patients in all clinics.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Provided direct patient care for the critically ill requiring ventilator support and vasoactive medication support.

Staff Registered Nurse
May 1995 to September 2002
United States Navy - Pensacola, FL

Provided direct patient care in a Medical/Surgical inpatient setting. Responsible to educating Naval Hospital Corps Staff to care for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Directly responsible for maintaining and compiling data regarding inpatient acuity and reporting data to Director of Nursing Services of Naval Hospital Great Lakes. . Updated and maintained accurate code cart records to ensure compliance with current standards for Naval Hospital Great Lakes as well as associated outpatient clinics (6). Supervised Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, monitoring and recording patients' vital signs. Directly responsible for updating scan-tron forms with regards to physician patient visits/diagnoses, ensuring correct ICD-9 code compliance, resulting in more than $1 million dollars reimbursement recovered. Wrote, updated and maintained staff nurse and corpsmen education files and records. Implemented new cross-training protocols at Naval Hospital Pensacola to maximize staff utility and knowledge. Provided weekend hospital wide supervision of nursing staff, ensuring workspaces were adequately staffed for patient acuity. Obtained BLS/ACLS/PALS Instructor certification, as well as TNCC certification.

Staff Nurse
May 1995 to March 1996
Holmstad Covenant Retirement Community - Batavia, FL

Newly graduated staff nurse responsible for supervising four nursing aides in caring for sixty-four total care residents, including eight Medicare beds. Ensured patient safety as well as skin health related to being total care and/or bed bound residents. Functioned as a relief night shift supervisor two nights a week, responsible for inpatient, assisted-living, and independent-living residents' safety in emergent situations. Maintained direct patient care charts ensuring maximum reimbursement from Medicare. Oriented and trained four nursing staff members to ensure quality and continuity of resident care.

Education and Training
Bachelor of Science : Nursing, 1995North Park University - Chicago, IL, United States

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society

Member of Beta Beta Beta Honor society

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Sacred Heart Health Systems
  • Baptist Hospital
  • United States Navy
  • Holmstad Covenant Retirement Community

School Attended

  • North Park University

Job Titles Held:

  • Steff Registered Nurse
  • Staff Registered Nurse
  • Staff Nurse

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 1995

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