Coralea Fuss
Fargo,ND
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BSN, RN
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
Fargo, ND
08.2022 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
BSN, RN
North Dakota Veterans Home
Lisbon, ND
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
- Coordinated daily activities for residents, such as social events and recreational programs.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
- Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
CNA
North Dakota Veterans Home
Lisbon, ND
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided each day.
- Implemented infection control practices such as hand washing techniques before and after patient contact.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any changes to the nurse or physician.
- Assisted with transfers from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients in their homes.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and ambulating.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Assisted Living Caregiver
Beverly Anne Assisted Living
Lisbon, ND
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Observed and documented changes in resident behavior or physical condition.
- Supported independence of clients by helping them identify solutions to problems without taking over decision-making responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the residents.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Administered medication according to physician orders, while adhering to state regulations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to supervisor.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Jamestown
Jamestown, ND05-2022
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Epic Systems
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication and IV administration
- Basic Life Support
- Documenting vitals
- Mobility Assistance
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Response
- Diabetes management
- Wound Care
- Quality Improvement
Accomplishments
- 3 Daisy Award Nominations
Timeline
BSN, RN
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
08.2022 - Current
BSN, RN
North Dakota Veterans Home
06.2022 - 11.2022
Assisted Living Caregiver
Beverly Anne Assisted Living
05.2019 - 05.2022
CNA
North Dakota Veterans Home
10.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Jamestown
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