Committed and compassionate Registered Nurse offers five years of comprehensive experience in direct patient care, 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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
amarillo, tx
05.2024 - Current
Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through effective listening skills combined with consistent followup.
Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
Enhanced family satisfaction with personalized, compassionate nursing care for pediatric patients.
Assisted families in navigating complex healthcare systems and insurance processes, alleviating stress and confusion during difficult times.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each child''s unique needs.
Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Educated families on disease management strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their child''s health and wellbeing.
Charge Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems
07.2022 - 10.2023
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel to deliver safe and efficient care on 31 bed unit. Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems
10.2020 - 07.2022
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.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
01.2019 - 10.2020
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dunaway Manor Nursing Home
09.2011 - 09.2012
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
12.2018
Skills
Patient Examination
Needs Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Attention to Detail
Chronic Disease Management
Documentation
Precepting
Care Planning
Patient Education
Medication and IV Administration
Family Education
Timeline
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Charge Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems
07.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems
10.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
01.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dunaway Manor Nursing Home
09.2011 - 09.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Amarillo College
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