Cheyenne Plaza
Blanchard,OK
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. I am also dedicated and compassionate with a history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a 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, Labor and Delivery
Norman Regional HealthPlex
Norman, OK
09.2018 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Implemented medication, IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed cervical exams, monitor fetal response to the laboring mother, and perform duties pertaining to the circulating nurse in the operating room.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
OU Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Healthcare Innovations
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Preferred Pediatrics Home Health
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Identified health issues while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Tracked patients' progress through careful reporting and documentation at each visit.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
06.2015
Associate of Science -
12.2013
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Accurate Documentation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Care Assessment
- Decision Making
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Treatment Preparation
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery - Norman Regional HealthPlex
09.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - OU Medicine
07.2017 - 09.2018
Home Health Registered Nurse - Healthcare Innovations
11.2015 - 12.2017
Pediatric Home Health Nurse - Preferred Pediatrics Home Health
06.2015 - 11.2015
University of Oklahoma - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Moore Norman Technology Center - Norman - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing
Rose State College - Associate of Science,