Denise Seagraves
Fresno,CA
Summary
Caring Infusion Nurse gifted in delivering quality care and support to patients and families. Committed to adding value to healthcare facilities through dynamic interpersonal, relationship building and organizational skills. Service-driven Infusion Nurse promoting over 15 years of expertise in helping patients successfully complete treatment. Knowledgeable in infusion medication administration and drug side effects. Background working in clinic settings and working with homebound patients. Patient-oriented Infusion Nurse experienced handling stressful situations with poise. A calm presence devoted to helping patients through education and emotional support. Dedicated Infusion Nurse proudly offering more than 15 years' expertise in the healthcare field. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes. Considered a valuable member of infusion teams due to exemplary service and support skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Infusion Nurse
Victoria A Walton MD
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Administered IV fluids, medications and Iron products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter and central venous inserted catheter
- Managed up to 13 patients per day in clinical setting
- Prepared Medication to be infused for up to 13 patients daily
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered,
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
RN - Infusion Nurse
The Infusion Center
Fresno, CA
04.2010 - 08.2020
- Administered IV fluids, medications and iron products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter and through central venous catheter
- Managed up to 13 patients per day in clinical setting
- Prepared medications for 13 patients daily
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention in crisis situations.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
RN- Infusion Nurse
Yasmine Khalid MD
Madera, CA
03.2003 - 08.2010
- Administered IV fluids, medications through peripherally inserted central venous catheter
- Managed patients in clinical setting up to 17 day
- Prepared medication for up to 17 patients per day
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion
RN, Medical-Surgical
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Fresno, CA
04.1994 - 10.2007
- Received patients from PACU to floor and initiated POC, for 7 patients revolving though out
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Fresno City College
Fresno CA06.2003
License Vocaional NUrse - Practical Nursing
Clovis Adult Education
Clovis, CA07.2000
Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Accurate Documentation
- Treatment Preparation
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Intravenous Procedures
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Assessing Conditions
- Reaction Observation
- IV Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Operational Procedures
Timeline
RN - Infusion Nurse
Victoria A Walton MD
08.2020 - Current
RN - Infusion Nurse
The Infusion Center
04.2010 - 08.2020
RN- Infusion Nurse
Yasmine Khalid MD
03.2003 - 08.2010
RN, Medical-Surgical
Saint Agnes Medical Center
04.1994 - 10.2007
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Fresno City College
License Vocaional NUrse - Practical Nursing
Clovis Adult Education
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