Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage 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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Excellent Healthcare
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - Current
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Houston, Texas
11.2021 - 12.2021
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Student Nurse
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas
03.2021 - 05.2021
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Houston, TX
12.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria
04.2010
Skills
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Condition Monitoring
Medical Recordkeeping
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Preventive Healthcare
Therapeutic Measures
Airway Management
Therapeutic Facilitation
Pharmacologic Intervention
Clear Patient Communication
Certification
Registered Nurse State of Texas
ALS-Advanced Life Support Certification
BLS-Basic Life Support
CPI- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Excellent Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Student Nurse
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2021
Student Nurse
Houston Methodist
03.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Science - Biology
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Medical Microbiology And Bacteriology