Experienced RN licensed in Maryland board of nursing with strong clinical and people skills.Registered nurse with [14] years experience in healthcare. Skilled in providing rehabilitation care to both adult and middle age in acute care setting and skilled nursing facility. Has skilled nursing experience with IV's, tracheostomy care, g-tube feeding, wound care, medication management. High-performing Nurse Manager with total of 13 years of experience in both skilled nursing facilities/rehabilitation centers and acute care hospital.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of nursing
Genesis Health care
Silver Spring, MD
08.2012 -
Managed team of medical support personnel to include GNAs, LPNs and RNs. Provide 24 hours accountability for 50 high acuity skilled patients. Planning and coordinating daily patients assignment and care. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to maximize patient outcome. Acted as patient advocate and implementing total patient care using nursing process and covering 40-60 high acuity patients per shift. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. Coordinated with doctors and licensed nurses to develop care plans for patients. Engage in monthly performance appraisal for nursing staff and disciplinary actions when needed to achieve optimum patient outcome. Engaged in annual state survey and participate in initiating plan of corrections post survey results.
RN, Unit manager
HCR
Silver Spring, MD
03.2008 - 07.2012
Manor care : silver-Spring :Management /clinical oversight for 45-bed unit.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.Trained new staff on quality control procedures.Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Pagets disease. Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisting in administering injections .Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments and implemented new requirements based on evaluation.Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.Trained RN and LPN staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Assessed patients and documented patient histories. Delegated staff nurse duties. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma, HIV/Aides, HTN, Diabetes, alternative nutrition (TPN and Tube feeding). Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Documented patient information obtained from interviews.Delegated staff nurse duties. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients. Assessed patients and documented patient histories. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
RN, Floor Nurse
Greater Baltimore medical center
04.2007 - 08.2009
Participated in unit based Quality Assurance Program. Provided care for patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Completed clinical rotations in Geriatric population and Developing patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Delegated staff nurse duties. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients. Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care. Responsible for patient primary care at bedsides , and medication management.Assessed patients and documented patient histories. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens i. e blood transfusion.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.Helped physicians examine and treat patients, assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
PRINCE GEORGE COMM. COLLEGE
2006
Skills
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Committed to compliance reporting
Computerized charting specialist
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Flow sheet charting
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Colostomy care familiarity
Wound care specialist
hemodialysis patient care
Computer proficient
Certification
Registered Nurse in the State of MD, License number R176826
Affiliations
Accomplishments
motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Trained RN and LPN staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care
defined by state law. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Supervised ancillary staff of more than 20 licensed nurses.
Educated patients about medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.