Albert Waterhouse
Bayville,United States
Summary
Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 16-year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient. Valid NJ Professional Nurse License and BLS/AED certifications. Past ACLS Certification - Currently expired
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Staff Nurse
Geo Group
Newark, United States
07.2019 - 01.2024
- Provided wound care according to nature and severity of injury
- Protected patient privacy, security and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols
- Conducted patient examinations to investigate symptom sources and document information for doctor review
- Collected medical histories, conducted examinations and administered medication or treatment per physicians' orders
- Documented patient symptoms, care provided, allergies and other relevant information using medical software
- Athena EMR System
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in Inmates' conditions
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures, following resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
- Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement Inmate treatment protocols
- Explained complex medical terminology in easy-to-understand language for Inmates'
- Delivers high level of individualized care with appropriate age to specific patient populations
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions, and offered emotional support
- Trained newly nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies of the facility
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
- Reported signs of Inmate abuse and neglect due to other Inmates and reported it appropriate management.
Night RN Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian
Brick, United States
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Personally visited all new admissions to determine overall patient satisfaction and address unmet needs
- Supervised and performance-managed 8 RN/LPNs and 6CNAs
- Maintained adequate staffing levels, reacting quickly to unforeseen absences and scheduling conflicts
- Updated EMR systems to document patient data and treatment plans
- Supported regulatory compliance with strict policy enforcement
- Restructured job responsibilities to incorporate current demands of changing systems
- Inspected Medication Carts for expired medication and discharged Patients
- Wasted narcotic medication with another Nurse of discharged patients
- When shift was short filled in on Med Cart and provided patient care
- Supervised Nurses on a 30:1 patient ratio on Long Term Care unit
- Supervised 10:1 ratio on Sub-Acute unit
- Supervised 1 nurse and 1 to 2 CNA's on Alzheimer's unit of 15 to 20 residents
- History of ordering and storing medications within the Pyxis system
- Oversaw training of New Nurses
- Directed and supervised work activities of medical, nursing, and other personnel
- Implemented staff accountability initiatives for each operating unit
- Inspected facilities and recommended corrective changes to improve compliance
- Prepared facility for inspection by ALL agencies, ensured all 14 Med Carts were clean and free from expired medications
- Collaborated with the maintenance dept
- To have the building and parking lots clean and all floors inside vacuumed
- Confirmed with Physician on all medical issues involving patients
- Educated New nurses on how to speak when calling Physician, have all information on patient ie
- Symptoms, condition, medications, vital signs, change in mental status.
Staff Nurse Sub-Acute Unit
Hackensack Meridian
Ocean Grove, United States
02.2012 - 06.2017
- Worked on a 12:1 ratio Sub-Acute unit
- Gathered resources to help team accomplish routine assignments and special projects
- Provided exceptional bedside care to 12 Sub-Acute patients
- Sub-Acute unit was ever changing and patients were more and more acute, which was a welcomed challenge everyday
- Worked closely with 6 different admitting Physicians, receiving orders, calling Physicians in emergency situations
- Administered medications to patients scheduled PRN
- EMR documentation of patients improving and declining conditions took appropriate action for patients in the latter
- IV therapy, into PICC lines, Ports, Peripheral lines
- Proficient at starting new Peripheral lines
- Wound vac care
- Performed all nursing duties as if in a hospital setting
- Cared for patients with Chest Tubes, New/Old Colostomies, Tracheostomy, Open heart surgery patients, CVA, Tube feeding, Chemo Therapy patients, basically any kind of surgery requiring Rehabilitation.
Staff Nurse
Community Medical Center
Toms River, United States
12.2007 - 02.2012
- Started on 23 hour Observation unit with Telemetry, worked in E.R., Then floated to ICU, Med-Surg, Other Telemetry units, Progressive Care unit
- Experienced in: Trach care, Wound care, Wound Vac, Dressing changes, Ostomy care, IV Therapy, Blood Draws, Iv starts, the list could go on
- The aforementioned skills, are skills all nurses should have to be well rounded and an asset wherever their career takes them.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ocean County College
12.2007
Skills
- Collected medical histories, conducted examinations and administered medication or treatment per physicians' orders
- Provided wound care according to nature and severity of injury
- Protected patient privacy, security and confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA protocols
- Implemented evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired infections
- Prepared biological specimens for diagnostic testing and delivered to lab for processing
- Administered medication or fluids according to care plans or physician orders
- Conducted patient examinations to investigate symptom sources and document information for doctor review
- Supported patient respiratory health and utilized oxygen, supporting intubation, or coordinating ventilator
- Documented patient symptoms, care provided, allergies and other relevant information using medical software
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Adhered to strict HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality in data and patient matters
- Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals
- Educated patients, family members and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes
- Trained student and newly-registered nurses in the correct nursing procedures and performance strategies
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures, following resuscitation and advanced life support protocols
Accomplishments
- Became a Sargent in the USMC within 3 years
- Start my own mobile catering business with no prior education
- I was very successful in my sales career
- Became an RN because I felt a calling for it and my 3 sisters who are all nurses told me I couldn't do it. Not that it matters... I graduated with Honors, Neither of them did.
Awards
- Nurse of the Year 2020 while at GEO Group
- 10 year service award from Community Medical Center
- 5 year service award from Hackensack Meridian
- Awarded the Navy/Marine Achievement Award in the USMC - Highest Peacetime award given
Hobbies and Interests
- I play golf
- I Fish both Salt water & Fresh water
- I am an avid Reader
- I occasionally ride a Motorcycle
- I refinish furniture
- I try to keep up with the new trends in Nursing
- I am very involved in my church
Timeline
Correctional Staff Nurse
Geo Group
07.2019 - 01.2024
Night RN Supervisor
Hackensack Meridian
05.2017 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse Sub-Acute Unit
Hackensack Meridian
02.2012 - 06.2017
Staff Nurse
Community Medical Center
12.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ocean County College