Proactive Charge Nurse with extensive experience in care coordination, clinical leadership, and patient advocacy. Successfully managed high-volume shifts, optimized nurse workload, and promoted safety through adherence to infection control policies. Skilled in medication administration, emergency response, and quality improvement, bringing a strong commitment to patient well-being and team collaboration. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to earn and apply new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Uvalde Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
535 N Park St.
03.2023 - 06.2024
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.
Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.