Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN, BSN) with progressive career history in direct patient care including long term and short term care, oncology, and medical surgical patients in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Skills
Operational Standards
Charting and Clinical Documentation
Monitoring Vital Signs
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Diet and Nutrition
Clear Patient Communication
Patient Condition Monitoring
Preventive Healthcare
Nursing Assignments
Intramuscular Injections
EMR Systems
Accurate Documentation
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Privacy and Confidentiality
Patient Examination
PICC Lines
Compassionate and Caring
Phlebotomy Procedures
Patient Care Assessment
Central Venous Lines
Atrial Fibrillation
IV Discontinuation
Supporting Daily Living Needs
Patient Admission
Pain Management Techniques
Acute Illness
Medication Administration
Nursing Protocols
Interpreting EKGs
Blood Product Administration
Rehabilitation Assistance
Infection Control Procedures
Student Precepting
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Disease Processes
Data Collection
Understanding of Medical Terms
Intravenous Injections
Charting and Documentation
Prioritizing Patients
Intakes and Discharges
Patient Education
PointClickCare EMR
EPIC EMR
Education
Chamberlain UniversityDowners Grove, ILExpected in 06/2021 – –Bachelor of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Dean's List 2021
Collins Career CenterChesapeake, OHExpected in 01/2020 – –Associate of Science:Nursing - GPA:
Collins Career CenterChesapeake, OHExpected in 02/2014 – –Certificate:LPN - GPA:
Work History
Lhc Group - Travel RN Easton, PA, 08/2022 - Current
Floor RN on Oncology for 13 Week Travel Contract. (Ends November 12th, 2022)
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for unit operations.
Met with nursing staff and support personnel to plan services, programs and activities.
Promoted patient independence by establishing patient care goals and taught and counseled patients, friends, and family about medications and self-care skills.
Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.
Thomas Health - RN South Charleston, WV, 03/2020 - 10/2021
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Woodland Oaks Health Care Facility - LPN City, STATE, 05/2013 - 03/2020
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Cared for over 30 Long Term and Short Term patients each day with quality-driven support.
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