Certified Float Nurse with years of clinical experience working in various hospitals. Team player collaborates with diverse types of medical personnel and can handle many kinds of clinical equipment. Committed to increasing patient health, comfort and satisfaction.
Skills
Certifications and Skills:
Sorian clinical software
Microsoft word
Microsoft Excel
Power point
Pain Management
Wound Care
Citrix charting
Assessments
Documentation
Collaborating with physicians and staff
Training/preceptor
Delegation
Medication Administration
Admission assessments
Nursing Consultation
Procedure Assistance
Diet and Nutrition
Attention to Detail
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Procedure Room Preparation
Accurate Documentation
Clear Patient Communication
Medical Supply Management
Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Preventive Healthcare
Patient Condition Monitoring
Treatment Preparation
Compassionate and Caring
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Equipment Sterilization
Care Coordination
Patient Examination
Monitoring Vital Signs
Patient Care Oversight
Medical Recordkeeping
Patient Care Assessment
Decision Making
Creative Problem Solving
Medical Procedure Preparation
Critical Thinking
Healthcare Program Planning
Diagnostic Software
Medical Device Prescriptions
Group and Individual Instruction
Rehabilitation Assistance
Infection Control Process Coordination
Direct Patient Care
Nursing Performance Assessment
Unit Oversight
Community Program Referrals
Test Interpretations
Microsoft Office
Alternative Treatments
Convalescent Care
Treatment Plan Modification
Emergency Diagnostics
Routine Examinations
Diagnostic Test Ordering
Surgical Assistance
Community Healthcare Programming
Treatment Recommendations
Student Precepting
Therapy and Counseling
Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Prescription Drug Recommendations
Disaster Site Triaging
Infection Control Procedures
Delegation and Motivation
First Aid
Experience
06/2023 to Current
Telemetry Registered NurseChi Health – Berea, KY,
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
Administered medications in proper dosages as detailed by physicians on patient charts.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
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.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
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.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
01/2023 to 04/2023
Float NurseChi Health – Livingston, TX,
Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
Identified and facilitated patient referrals to address complex medical issues.
Oversaw treatment room preparation of supplies and medical equipment.
Performed exams and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
Developed patient health care plans for physician evaluation.
Recommended medication, physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures to manage diagnosed conditions.
Increased clinical retention and decreased staff burnout through contribution of resources.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
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.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
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.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
09/2021 to 12/2022
Travel NurseAdvanced Correctional Health – New Castle, IN,
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
Educated patients and family members about preventive health care and recovery.
Learned and developed unique skills, specialties and practices based on site and patient needs.
Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish compassionate environment.
Documented and communicated actions and irregularities to maintain continuity among nursing teams.
Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observations.
Monitored patient fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems.
Adhered to infection-control policies and protocols to protect employees and patients.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs.
Developed and executed care plans for assigned patients.
Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Disposed of medical waste and sharps using proper protocols.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Prepared medical equipment and devices to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Checked medical stock to determine inventory levels and maintain nursing supplies.
Escorted patients to examination rooms to prepare for physician exams.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
Listed all important information regarding patient health changes, medication side effects and treatments for physician review.
Monitored vital signs for critically ill patients using advanced technologies and equipment.
Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms.
Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.
Tracked nursing data for care provided to document progress and outcomes for established goals.
Initiated action to reduce or correct risk in response to emergent data visualized on assessment tools and clinical observation.
Facilitated medication management, monitoring for side effects.
Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to advanced life support protocols and directives.
Developed training and ongoing development for paraprofessional staff to enhance COVID-19 protocols.
Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
05/2003 to 12/2021
Float NurseChi Health – Fort Oglethorpe, GA,
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues and information.
Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Oversaw treatment room preparation of supplies and medical equipment.
Safeguarded patient privacy through stringent adherence to HIPAA requirements.
Developed patient health care plans for physician evaluation.
Performed exams and preventive health measures within prescribed guidelines.
Assessed patient conditions, recorded physical findings and explained prognosis.
Increased clinical retention and decreased staff burnout through contribution of resources.
Recommended medication, physical therapy or related therapeutic procedures to manage diagnosed conditions.
Educated patients regarding treatment medications and side effects.
Followed established policies related to performance improvement, attendance, safety and environmental and infection-control guidelines.
Identified and facilitated patient referrals to address complex medical issues.
Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
Classified wounds using staging system based on visual evaluation of affected tissue.
Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Measured wound depth to support treatment methods and monitor healing.
Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
Alerted physician of diagnostic study results and changes in patient condition.
Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
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