
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments with a proven record at Memorial Pain Center. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Skilled in documentation and patient monitoring. Continuing education with a BSN in psychology and currently enrolled in graduate school for Masters' in Social Work.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
· Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
· Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
· Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
· Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
· Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
· Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
· Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
· Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
· Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
· Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
· Cared for over 20-32 residents each day with quality-driven support
· Maintained drug inventory by ordering necessary medications prescriptions and supplies for pharmacy.
· Regularly entered insurance billing information. Micro-managed staff of technicians.
· Worked on weekly schedules for pharmacy staff with supervision from pharmacy manager.
· Maintained updated records such as pharmacy files..