Your Name
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Proven ability to provide individualized care plans and help patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing /Staff Development Coordinator
Wellpath
09.2019 - Current
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection
- Evaluated work performance of 40 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Participated in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes and resident complaints or concerns
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
- Offered patients and patrons information on various immunizations including flu, D Tap and HPV vaccines
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat
Charge Registered Nurse
Seven Hills Foundation
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Completed clinical tasks in accordance with hospital policy
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly
- Administered wound care, medications, and any necessary treatments
- Oversaw activity and development of 10 nursing professionals
Residential Counselor
Surgery Partners
07.2007 - 09.2017
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support
- Provided emotional support and counseling to residents coping with loss and created and developed bereavement groups
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents
- Counseled 5 residents in group sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies and adjustments to life
Registered Nurse
Webster Manor Healthcare
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Chicopee, MA2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.2017
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA05.2014
Skills
- Registered Nurse
- Nursing staff supervision
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Administering immunizations
- Medication Administration
- Treatment planning
- First Aid CPR AED
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Fluent in English
- Professional bedside manner
- Infection control measures
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing /Staff Development Coordinator
Wellpath
09.2019 - Current
Charge Registered Nurse
Seven Hills Foundation
09.2017 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse
Webster Manor Healthcare
08.2016 - 07.2017
Residential Counselor
Surgery Partners
07.2007 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Our Lady of The Elms
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Quinsigamond Community College