Patient-oriented Nurse with 33 years of diverse experience in direct patient care of both adult and geriatric patients, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Care for patients based on their needs, language, culture, and values. Offering expertise with Medical Surgical / Telemetry specialty.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Traveler
Focus Staff
10440 E Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 73258
03.2020 - Current
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
Organized and managed care of 5-6 patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
420 S 5th Avenue Reading, PA 19611
07.2021 - 05.2023
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Managed care from admission to discharge
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Organized and managed care of 5 -6 patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse Traveler
Trusted Nurse Staffing
500Seneca St Suite 501 Buffalo, NY 14204
03.2014 - 12.2021
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Registered Nurse
Lankenau Hospital, Main Line Health System
100 E Lancaster Avenue Wynnewood, PA 19096
02.2020 - 06.2020
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
Managed care from admission to discharge
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Maintained quality care and comfort for 5 -6 patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
Registered Nurse - Traveler
Einstein Philadelphia
5501 Old York Road Philadelphia, PA 19141
01.2018 - 08.2018
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.