Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in behavioral health environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Health Addiction Recovery Center
05.2022 - Current
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse
Sparrow Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Server/Bartender/Cook
Olive Garden
11.2010 - 03.2020
Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
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