Claudia S. Rice
Henderson,NY
Summary
I am a highly qualified nursing professional with three years of relevant experience in Med-Surge/Tele, Neuro-Stroke, and Observation units. Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate implementation of an interdisciplinary plan of care for my assigned patients. Patient centered care and patient safety is my top priority.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henderson Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation ,and evaluation.
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer prescribed medications using the five rights of medication administration.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- 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.
- Managed caseload of seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures, blood transfusions, and monitor vital signs .
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Initiate corrective action when patient displays symptoms including altered mental status or LOC
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Medical Surgical (Neuro Stroke unit), Individualized bedside care to patients in the neuro-stroke unit with neurological deficits
- Perform frequent neuro checks and neurological assessments using the NIH stroke scale
- Coordinate with health care team to assess, plan, and implement patient care plans
- Interpret information from electrocardiogram or tele-monitor device and report arrhythmias
- Manage patient's pain relief needs and evaluate efficacy
- Record patient's medical information and vital signs
- Operate equipment including Infusion Pumps, Enteral Feeding Pumps, and Bladder Scanner
- Initiate corrective action when patient displays symptoms including altered mental status or LOC
- Teach patient how to manage their illness or injury by explaining post-treatment care needs
- Change dressings, inserts, catheters, and started IV's
- Initiate emergency support measures, including CPR as appropriate
- Participate in discharge planning
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- Record all charting concisely and accurately into Meditech.
Registered Nurse
FIDELITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Perform patient admission assessment, recertification, subsequent visits, and discharge visits
- Provided patient care at home
- Evaluated patient's home for suitability for patient care
- Provided education-instruction regarding the disease process, medications, side effects, and diet
- Supervised and evaluated patient care on a continuing basis
- Notified physician and the interdisciplinary team of significant changes in patient condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN - undefined
Nevada State College
2023
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
College of Southern Nevada
2020
Skills
- Acute Clinical Care
- Meditech Charting System
- Cerner Charting System
- Alaris Infusion Pump
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Telemetry
- Wound Care
- Patient Centered Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Intakes and Discharges
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- EMR Systems
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Monitoring
- Family Education
Accomplishments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association-Issued Nov 2020 - Expires Nov 2025
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers BLS CPR AED - American Heart-Issued Jan 2018 - Expires Sep 2025.
Certification
ACLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henderson Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
10.2020 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
FIDELITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES
08.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - BSN - undefined
Nevada State College
Associate of Applied Science - undefined
College of Southern Nevada
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