Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinician III-Float Pool
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglasville , GA
07.2023 - Current
Assessed, monitored and documented patient's conditions, treatments and progress.
Provided direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards of practice.
Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient's status or treatment plan modifications.
Followed infection control protocols designed to protect both patients and healthcare personnel.
Educated patients about treatment plans and options.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Responded quickly to emergent situations utilizing appropriate interventions to stabilize the patient's condition.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse- Clinical Nurse III
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2007 - 07.2023
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.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Conducted admissions and discharges.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
EPIC and Cerna charting
Administered blood containing products(factor VIII,etc) heparin and insulin drips.
Charge Nurse on Clinical Decision Unit.
Rehabilitation with orthopedics.
Initiated and assisted with Code Mets(Emergency Medical Response).
Floated to various units-general and medical surgical, hospice, rehab, transplant, oncology, etc.
Provide safe and quality of care to patients.
Wound care and treatments
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
06.2005 - 06.2007
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Documentation plan of care for patients
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
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