Resourceful nursing professional with 25 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods. Certified in ACLS,BLS and PALS.
Skills
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Colostomy care familiarity
Body mechanics knowledge
IV drug therapy management
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Laparasopic procedures familiarity
Ventilator care
Medication and IV administration
Problem resolution
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Experience
Surgical Nurse, 02/2016 to 03/2020 Community Hospital – City, STATE,
Recorded patient outcomes, new post-operative prescriptions and other information in patient charts.
Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
Attended to patients with surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, ileostomies, colostomy bags, peg tubes and tracheostomy tubes.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients through compassionate approach and positive attitude.
Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
Floor Nurse/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, 04/2007 to 10/2017 Trivalley Health Systems – City, STATE,
Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in hospitalsetting by coaching and supporting.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Completed required forms and chart documentation, including recording vital signs, medications and other information.
Initiated admissions, transitions and discharges by communicating with colleagues as well as patients and family members.
Travel Nurse, Adult ICU, 06/1999 to 07/2003 Rn Network – City, STATE,
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 07/1993 St. Martha's School of Nursing - Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, GPA:
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