Dedicated nursing professional with 3.5 years of experience in Surgical and Med/Surg care environments. Skillful and competent at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.
Skills
IV drug therapy management
Intake and discharge
Colostomy care familiarity
Staff Development and Precepting
Medication and IV administration
Teambuilding
Working collaboratively
Wound Management
Diabetes management
Charting Medication Administration
Patient Care and Education
Patient Assessment and Care
Policy and procedure compliance
Patient Care
Tracheostomy care
Patient rights advocacy
Electronic Health Records Management
Education and Training
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby, ILExpected in 05/2018 ā āAssociate of Applied Science:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Lifespace Communities - Surgical Nurse Jensen Beach, FL, 03/2020 - Current
Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
Minimized infections using ChloraPrep, Mueller and Snowden-Pencer laparoscopic instruments and infection prevention products.
Responded to emergency situations such as [Type] by [Action].
Reduced potential infections using ChloraPrep, pre-op prep, Mueller and Snowden-Pence Surgical laparoscopic instruments, capital and infection prevention products.
St. Margaretās Health - Med/Surgical Nurse City, STATE, 08/2018 - 03/2020
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
Responded to emergency situations such as RRTās by helping where needed, record situation, obtain vital signs, and commenced CPR if needed
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Measured and monitored patient vital signs.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Assisted physician with examinations, tests, and procedures.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and disease prevention.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
Maintained comprehensive base of unit supplies to meet expected patient demands, public health emergencies and mass casualty incidences.
Managed colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and Foley tubes for nonambulatory patients.
Oversaw patient immunizations against communicative diseases, supporting nurses through vaccine-specific training and supervising administration.
Completed comprehensive assessments to determine needs, document medical information and communicate findings with healthcare team to ensure continuum of care.
Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of nursing and ancillary staff.
Trained new staff on facility policies, procedures and electronic medical record management systems.
Identified cognitive functioning, mental status, physiological condition and patient needs.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
Performed assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of care for assigned patients, including discharge planning, utilizing interdisciplinary team approach.
Attended to patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Implemented and monitored care plans and evaluated, recorded and communicated individual patients' conditions.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
St. Margaretās Health-Peru - Certified Nursing Assistant City, STATE, 12/2015 - 05/2018
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
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