Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community. Monitored post-op vitals, set up IV fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints. Provided education to patients provide necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 4-6 high acuity patients per shift. Coordinated with registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.