Linda Smith `
Farmington,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registerd Nurse
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
Mayfield , KY
12.2007 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Murray Calloway County Hospital
Murray , KY
07.1993 - 12.2007
- Provided leadership in the delivery of quality nursing care by setting standards for practice, delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff nurses.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma incidents.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient's medical plan of care during the shift.
- Communicated with family members regarding patient conditions, test results, medications or treatments provided during the shift.
- Managed staffing levels according to need while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
- Reviewed lab values and diagnostic tests results; notified physician if outside normal range.
- Conducted rounds on all units to monitor patient condition and staff performance.
Education
Registered Nurse - Practical Nursing
Waubonsee Community Collage
Sugar Grove 05-1993
Skills
- Chart updating
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Management
- Nursing staff leadership
- Health care consultation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Planning
Timeline
Registerd Nurse
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
12.2007 - Current
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Murray Calloway County Hospital
07.1993 - 12.2007
Registered Nurse - Practical Nursing
Waubonsee Community Collage
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