Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Continuing education to learn new skills and implement in patient care. Team and patient care goal oriented.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals-Lincoln Campus
Lincoln, NE
12.2011 - Current
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols as preceptor.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration as a weekend charge nurse during day/night shifts for 2 years.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity as leader in my RN role for 6 years.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE
09.2014 - 03.2016
Skills
Direct Patient Care
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Additional Information
Often recognized my my supervisor and peers as a leader and a team player always willing to lend a helping hand.