Dennis Stephens
La Grange,GA
Summary
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
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional
Columbus, GA
08.2000 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL06-1998
Skills
- Critical Care
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- Care Planning
- Chart Updating
- Appointment Scheduling
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Treatment Planning
- Physical Assessments
- Emotional Intelligence
- IV Setup
- Medication and IV Administration
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Ventilator Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Collecting Vitals
- Taking Vitals
- Palliative and Pain Management
- Patient Assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
- Licensed RN
- Medication Distribution
Certification
- BLS and ACLS certified
- OSN Chemo certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Columbus Regional
08.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Union State Community College