Hardworking and compassionate nursing professional bringing 4 years of experience delivering exceptional care to Med-Surg/Telemetry/Psych patients. Additionally, and experienced traveler with 2 years travel experience in various states, working in fields of med/surg/ tele/ortho/surgical onc. Works well with diverse patient population as well as staff and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skills
Precepting
PAtient Centered Care
Proficiency in Nursing Assessments and Intervention
Foley Catheters
More than two years experience in Med-Surg Telemetry unit.
Therapeutic communication skills.
Critical Thinking
Proficiency in medication administration
Peripheral IV and Central lines
Assisted in bedside Thoracentesis, Paracentesis, and Lumbar punctures
More than two years experience handling Psych patients.
Dedicateed worker, and eager learner.
Work History
09/2021 to Current
Travel Registered NurseCarenational – Terre Haute, IN,
Level 2 trauma hospital, provided care for med/surg patients in a 30 bed unit, AM shift 0700-1930. Ratios are 1:5 -1:6, I often floated to different unit such as Covid med/surg, ortho, oncology, covid PCU.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in CERNER EMR.
Efficiently used Pyxis as medication detspensing system.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
06/2021 to 09/2021
Travel Registered NurseCarenational – Tuba City, AZ,
This is a Level 1 Trauma teaching Hospital, my unit is the Surgical Oncology Floor, I managed care for oncology pt's pre and post operatively. However I do not administer chemo as I am not chemo certified. I also float to med/surg floors as well as hem/Onc floors. RN-PT ratio is 1:5-6. Documented pt care in Meditech and medicine dispensing system is PYXIS.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies, and blood products.
Managed patient care for mostly surgical orthopedic patients before and after surgery this is a Level 2 trauma hospital with 360 beds. We had 34 beds in our unit, RN to PT ratio is 1:5-6. I also worked with some med/surg patients in this floor and was floated to different floors including some PCU floors but did not handle drips. I worked night shifts during my 13 week contract here.
Documented and updated pt's charts through EPIC and operated PYXIS as medication dispensing system.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
08/2020 to 11/2020
Travel RNLhc Group – Lafayette, LA,
I worked with med/surg pts in this facility, leve2 trauma, RN to PT ratio is 1RN-1LPN-9patients. 300 bed facility and 38 beds in the unit. Their charting system is meditech and medication dyspensing system is pyxis.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
02/2018 to 08/2020
Registered NurseDch – Tuscaloosa, AL,
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to promote safety
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Changed out injection ports, and maintained patencies in peripheral IV's, central lines, a d PICC lines
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and worked closely with case managers and social workers to plan a safe discharge for patients
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
Cared for patients in 32-bed med-Surg/Psych unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education
03/2010 to 06/2013
Certified Nurse's AIDEHarmony Home Health – Tooele, UT,
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LPN's informed of changes.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Education
Expected in 12/2017
Associate of Science: Nursing Tulsa Community College - Tulsa, OK GPA:
Expected in 05/2007
High School Diploma: Memorial High School - Tulsa, GPA:
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