Registered Nurse with strong capabilities in clinical coordination. Skilled in patient care management, medical documentation, and healthcare compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving results in dynamic environments. Adaptable with expertise in care planning, resource allocation, and patient education. Always willing to help out the team and provide the best care possible. Very motivated to learn new information.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Penn Highlands Gastroenterology
11.2022 - Current
Serve as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Mentor new nursing staff to ensure adequate knowledge and confidence within the job was achieved.
Evaluate nursing performance by conducting assessments and providing constructive feedback for professional growth opportunities.
Promote patient safety by conducting regular audits of clinical documentation.
Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions prior to and after procedures that are scheduled.
Obtain patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms to communicate with provider and provide appropriate nursing recommendations.
Explain plan of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers.
Medication reconciliation, perform vital sign measurements, obtain HPI of patients entering the outpatient clinic.
Provide education on injections, feeding tube placement/maintenance, and GI procedures.
Coordinate plan of care for hospital follow ups.
Coordinate with multiple other practices in different specialties to provide the best level of care.
Call patients with lab, imaging, and biopsy results.
Communicate with pharmacies and medical supply companies to assist patients.
Registered Nurse GI Lab
Penn Highlands Dubois
06.2021 - 11.2022
Utilized infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
Coordinated with physicians and staff to deliver safe patient care during procedures
Implemented time-out protocols before starting procedures verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each procedure, ensuring availability.
Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for procedures.
Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Sanitized, selected, and organized equipment and scopes according to guidelines.
Performed post-operative assessments.
Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
Coordinated with anesthesia providers to ensure proper administration of anesthesia during procedures.
Provided instruction to patients and family members before and after surgical procedures.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Penn Highlands Dubois
06.2020 - 06.2021
Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Managed multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Educated patients and families on disease diagnosis, prognosis and post-operative care.
Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication and care coordination.
Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Penn West University
Clarion
12-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Butler County Community College
Brockway
05-2020
Skills
Nursing assessment
Multitasking
Clinical Documentation
Professionalism
Patient Advocacy
Time management abilities
Health Education
Update electronic charts
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.