Patient-oriented Nurse with ten years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in Behavioral Health, Adolescence and School Nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse - School Nurse
St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy At Glade Run
Zelienople, Pennsylvania
11.2016 - Current
Oversaw health services for school with students from grades K - twelve and faculty.
Promotion of health education and health practices.
Assessment of students and health needs.
Physical and mental health assessments of all students as necessary.
Counseling, referrals and health care management of students.
Medication administration
Medication documentation
Monitor and maintain all standards of medication administration and storage.
Complete yearly screenings on all students.
Maintain communication with staff, parents and all outside resources.
Recognize symptoms of child abuse
Emergency response and crisis intervention
Provide a healthy and safe school environment
Trained in TCI - Restraint Intervention
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Taught staff trainings
Worked as part of the designated Leadership Team
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Ekidz Care
Chicora, PA
01.2016 - 08.2018
Provided skilled nursing services to pediatrics
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Preparing clinical notes, coordinating services for patient and family, contact with physician and other care team members.
Teaching patients and families how to manage illness, medications and therapies.
Trained in tracheostomy care.
Trained in mechanical ventilation.
Delivery of tube feedings/tube medications.
Administration of medications and treatments as ordered.
Perform nursing assessment, complete Oasis, develop plan of care.
Aided in designing healthcare plans for pediatric patients based on individual medical needs and living situations.
Re-evaluating nursing needs, making changes to plan of care according to condition and needs.
Completed at-home health checks for children unable to visit medical offices due to health risks and living conditions.
Thrived in high volume atmosphere providing care ranging from wellness visits to illnesses, injuries and life-threatening conditions.
Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Kids Count
Butler, Pennsylvania
04.2015 - 03.2017
Provided care to adolescents in a residential treatment facility.
Supervise and provide teaching for medication administration.
Attend weekly residential meetings with doctors, therapists and staff.
Perform weekly medication checks on patients with doctors.
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Work directly with pharmacy for medications and medication delivery.
On call responsibilities.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek Rest
Sugar Creek , Pennsylvania
06.2015 - 01.2016
Assess patient, identify individual needs, provide direct skilled nursing care.
IV therapy, medications, wound care, venipuncture, vaccinations.
Develop plan of care with physician, patient, family, therapy.
Take, write, document orders from physician
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Armstrong Memorial Hospital
Kittanning, Pennsylvania
04.2015 - 08.2015
Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.