Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellington Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Assessed vital signs, collected detailed patient history and noted other signs of patient health to make rapid, informed decisions regarding next steps in patient care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Facilitated effective communication between physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Enhanced teamwork within the nursing staff through regular communication and collaboration.
Managed emergency department operations, ensuring adequate staffing levels and appropriate allocation of resources.
Stepdown Charge Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
01.2011 - 09.2014
Started as CNA, taking care of basic patient needs, hygiene and activities of daily living as they recovered from CABG and TAVR procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology/ Sociology
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FL
01.2014
Skills
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Staff Supervision
Triaging
Infection Control Measures
Personal Care Needs
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Acute Care Expertise
Precepting
Timeline
Stepdown Charge Nurse
Wellington Regional Medical Center
07.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellington Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
01.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor's - Psychology/ Sociology
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palm Beach State College
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