Licensed registered nurse with over 30 years experience delivering high quality care to patients in different settings. Experienced with providing healthcare team members knowledge, support, and training in clinic settings.
Utilizes effective communication and health management skills to ensure patient well-being. Knowledge of maintaining accurate health records.
Substitute school nurse for Casa Grande Elementary School District. Assessed and provided compassionate care to ill or injured students that presented to nurses office. Coordinated follow up and or further care with administration and parents as needed. Verified and administered daily medications to students as prescribed by their health care provider.
Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinated referrals to specialists or external healthcare providers when necessary for specialized care.
Reviewed lab and radiology results with patients with emphasis on disease prevention and management, promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Assisted and completed all family practice office clinic procedures to include but not limited to vital signs, EKG recording, provider ordered injections including necessary vaccinations. Use of electronic medical charting.
RN in a clinical setting overseeing 3-4 certified medical assistants daily. Mentored staff by sharing best clinic practices to promote best patient care, to include teaching staff family practice office procedures.
Performed and trained staff on clinic lab procedures including venous lab draws, Clia waved collections including glucose, HgbA1c, Flu, Strep and Covid testing using appropriate PPE.
Completed CMA annual performance review
Promoted a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining an organized workspace
Reduced medication errors by meticulously verifying all orders, administering medications as prescribed, and diligently monitoring for adverse reactions or complications.
Provided education to patients on health promotion strategies such as lifestyle modifications, medication adherence, self-care techniques, and disease management principles in patients home language.
Staff nurse in small 10 bed community hospital. All Labor and delivery procedures,Nursery care of newborn and Postpartum care of delivered patient was performed using current policies and procedures.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
Assessed and monitored all residents for any health changes, assisted and mentored staff CNA's with all residents daily care routine. Administered daily medications as ordered by provider.
Uniting and guiding staff toward achieving patient care goals and focused on improving patient care and outcomes Using compassion and care while promoting health all the while using appropriate Hippa guidelines