Adept and compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at North Florida Regional Medical Center, showcasing expertise in patient assessment and medication administration. Excelled in providing emotional support and education, significantly enhancing patient care. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality healthcare outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville, FL
07.2018 - 04.2020
Performed head to toe assessments on patients
Monitored and recorded vital signs
Provided appropriate o2 treatment
Provided trach care/ suctioning
Obtained IV access
Administered prescribed medications to patients (PO, SL, SC, IV, IM, NG, per GT, PR, AU, OU)
Managed and deaccessed Picc lines, midlines, Hd catheters and ports
Collected specimens for laboratory testing
Inserted, managed and discontinued foley catheters
Inserted, managed and discontinued Nasogastric tubes
Provided ostomy care and education
Performed wound care and dressing changes
Cared for preoperative and postoperative patients
Educated patients on disease processes, procedures and medications
Provided teaching for smoking cessation
Provided emotional support, education and resources for patients in crisis, with mental health diagnoses or concerns and/or substance abuse issues
Gave thorough discharge instructions regarding plan of care, medications, follow up appointments and concerning signs and symptoms requiring medical attention
Provided assistance with hygiene and ADLs in total care patients as well as those who needed limited assistance
Delegated tasks to nurse assistants
Communicated with and obtained orders from doctors, including hospitalists, surgeons and specialists
Communicated with family members of patients, providing them with emotional support, teaching and healthcare updates
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village at Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
03.2013 - 03.2017
Administered prescribed medications to residents
Managed reordering of resident medications from select pharmacies
Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing overall well-being by providing assistance with physical and emotional comfort, safety, personal hygiene, nutrition, prevention of skin breakdown
Assisted residents with daily living activities such as, bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
Maintained accurate documentation of all patient care and medications given
Helped residents reach physical and emotional goals to increase their independence
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, O2 saturation and respiratory rate
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
Reported patient care, condition, progress and concerns to nurse supervisor
Obtained patient specimens, including input/output, stool and urine samples and other delegated measurements
Responded to resident call lights efficiently
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents
Assisted nurses with treatments such as, wound care, oxygen and injury assessments
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
Designated preceptor for new employees
Certified Nursing Assistant
Better Living Resources, Inc
Gainesville, FL
01.2010 - 03.2012
Provided in-home care and assistance with activities of daily living including, bathing, personal hygiene, oral care, grooming, meal prep, feeding and elimination
Developed rapport with clients and family members to create a safe and trusting environment for care
Completed daily entries in log books, to document patient progress
Assisted client with administration of medication as directed by physician
Completed grocery errands
Obtained and recorded clients' vital signs
Followed clients plan of care and personal routines
Scheduled and assisted clients' to medical and leisure appointments
Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being
Maintained a clean, safe and comfortable home environment for client
Education
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Taylor College
Belleview, FL
01.2018
Santa Fe College -
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
01.2016
High School Diploma -
F. W. Buchholz High School
Gainesville, FL
01.2009
Skills
Reliable team player
Compassionate caregiver
Safe and efficient
Tenacious
Patient
Sympathetic educator
Works well under pressure
Well organized
Efficient multitasker
Personable
Conflict resolution
Accurate RN-level dosage calculation
Excels at customer service
Medication administration
Patient assessment
Intravenous access
Wound care
Vital sign monitoring
Ostomy care
Patient education
Feeding assistance
Task delegation
Documentation accuracy
Emergency response
Medical recordkeeping
Intake and discharge
IV drug therapy management
Patient and family advocacy
Feeding pumps
Emotional support
Physical assessments
Certification
Registered Nurse in Florida, 9484560, 05/01/18
BLS provider through American Heart Association
Skills Traits
Reliable team player
Compassionate caregiver
Safe and efficient
Tenacious
Patient
Sympathetic
Educator
Works well under pressure
Well organized
Efficient multitasker
Personable
Conflict resolution
Accurate RN-level dosage calculation
Excels at customer service
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village at Gainesville
03.2013 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Better Living Resources, Inc
01.2010 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Professional Nursing
Taylor College
Santa Fe College -
Santa Fe College
High School Diploma -
F. W. Buchholz High School
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