To acquire a challenging position which will utilize present skills and expand experience as a registered nurse. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse/Emergency Department
Maxim Healthcare/ Independence Health Clarion
09.2022 - Current
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and enhance nursing competencies.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs
Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Punxsutawney Area Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2020
Obtained specimens and performed EKG tests using proper techniques and procedures
Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem resolution
Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections
Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Staff RN, NICU
Penn Highlands DuBois
09.2017 - 02.2018
Referred patients to specialized health resources and community agencies for further assistance
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Managed individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patient health through nursing process
Conducted patient assessment, prioritizing data collection based on patient condition or needs
Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to organize and coordinate health and care services to meet patients' complex care needs
Attended educational workshops and reviewed professional publications to maintain competency in nursing specialty
Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
Monitored vital signs, lab results, and other indicators to detect changes in patients'' conditions promptly.
Utilized critical thinking skills to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, prioritizing patient needs and addressing emergent issues promptly.