Accomplished Nurse with 15+ years in patient care, specializing in assessment, triage, moderate sedation, and IV insertion. Recently transitioned to Cardiac Cath Lab, broadening nursing skills in procedural settings. Cross-training as an EP nurse adds depth to clinical capabilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cath Lab/EP RN
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Cross Country Healthcare
09.2022 - 06.2024
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
PCS/RN, ED
Bethesda Hospital East
10.2011 - 09.2021
50 Bed ED; including 4 Bed PIT area in Triage, separate 8 Bed Pediatric ED
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