Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Implemented foley catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Retail Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2014 - 05.2020
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05.2021
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Documentation and Charting
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Infection control measures
Patient Care
Wound Care
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Monitoring
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
IV setup
Care Plan Development
Professional Bedside Manner
Telemetry monitoring
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification