Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gifted Health Group
Metairie, LA
11.2016 - Current
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Assured Home Health
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
04.2021 - 02.2024
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Registered Nurse
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee
Muskogee, Oklahoma
03.2010 - 04.2021
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Registered Nurse-medically Complex,palliative,EOL at Gifted Hands Health Services, St Josephs Hospital.Travel NursingRegistered Nurse-medically Complex,palliative,EOL at Gifted Hands Health Services, St Josephs Hospital.Travel Nursing