Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. ICU and ED trained, certified BLS, ACLS, PALS, TCNN, and CCRN.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elite Team Registered Nurse
Covenant Staffing Services
Knoxville, TN
06.2007 - Current
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Implemented patient-specific interventions to decrease risk of disease exacerbation, including cardiac and pulmonary interventions.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
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