Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Skills
Staff Development and Precepting
Body mechanics knowledge
Medication and IV administration
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Acute and rehabilitative care
Unit administration
Diabetes management
Colostomy care familiarity
Diagnostic tools experience
Intake and discharge
Active listening
Communication
Time management
Basic math
Multitasking
Leadership
Patient vital sign monitoring
Medication administration
Post operative care
Verbal and written communication
Patient triage
Medical chart management
Patient counseling and support
Nursing operations supervision
PPE use
Conflict resolution
Problem resolution
Customer service
Organization
Working collaboratively
Troubleshooting
Samples collection
Regulatory requirements
Counting narcotics
Documenting incidents
Empathetic and compassionate
Staff direction and task delegation
Critical thinking
Reliable and trustworthy
Team management understanding
Coordinating unit operations
Order transcription
Distributing medications
Assessing residents
Scheduling proficiency
Patient safety
Census goals
Health information systems
Quality assurance controls
Experience
Urgent Care Staff Nurse, 03/2020 - Current The Pediatric Connection – Broomfield, CO,
Collected, monitored and documented patient vitals, including pulse, respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Assessed patient conditions, implemented care plans and reassessed conditions continuously.
Promoted health, well-being and safety of patients using nursing processes and care standards.
Communicated and collaborated with healthcare team and patient to identify and meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
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.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Prepared patient rooms for visits by including cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.
Observed, recorded and reported patients' conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments.
Instructed patients and family members on medication and treatment instructions to promote adherence to guidelines.
Prepared charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results.
Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments and documented vitals.
Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
LTC/SNF Charge Nurse, 04/2018 - 03/2020 Main Line Health, Inc. – Philadelphia, PA,
Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.
Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
Evaluated assigned patients to effectively plan, implement and document skilled nursing care.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse, 03/2017 - 04/2018 Preferred Pediatrics Home Health – City, STATE,
Managed various nursing tasks for medically fragile children, which included administering medication, cleaning wounds and monitoring blood glucose levels.
Delivered high level of nursing care to ill children in residences.
Determined issues that needed to be immediately addressed, contacting the patient's physician for support and care suggestions.
Utilized well-honed communication skills to deliver information to pediatric patients and family members regarding treatment, care and medical options.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
Staff Nurse, 10/2016 - 02/2017 Golden Rule Nursing Home – City, STATE,
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Education and Training
: Nursing Practice, Expected in 09/2016 - Metro Technology Centers - Springlake - Oklahoma City, OK GPA:
: Nursing Assistance, Expected in - OSU-OKC - Oklahoma City, OK, GPA:
: Nursing Practice, Expected in - Rose State College - Oklahoma City, OK GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2011 - Harrah High School - Harrah, OK GPA:
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