Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Focused on delivering empathetic care and maintaining accurate electronic medical records. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center
Roanoke, VA
03.2025 - Current
Provide compassionate care to veterans in long term care/rehabilitation settings.
Assist in conducting routine health assessments and vital signs checks.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation standards.
Support emotional well-being of patients through active listening and engagement.
Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
Maintain a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Provide orientation to new hire RNs and LPNs.
Administer oral medications, topical medications, IM injections, subcutaneous injections and IV medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Advocate for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Adhere to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Maintain thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records using Point Click Care system. Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information.
Provide patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Stock clinical workstations and medication carts with necessary supplies.
Contact physicians with change in conditions, accept orders, enter orders into the Point Click Care system.
Accept new admissions and conduct assessments utilizing appropriate documents/forms.
Collaborate with social worker, dietary, mental health and other facility team members regarding resident status.
Follow facility and state policy and procedures. Follow safety procedures.
Practice open communication with unit and facility management.