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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baylor Scott & White
04.2018 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse Neurology
Medical City Dallas Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2018
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
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