Worked 22 years on a Med-Surg, Orthopedic unit. Worked 12 years Psych and Chemical Dependence unit.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
08.2018 - 04.2020
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Parkview Medical Center
06.1980 - 09.2016
Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Contributed to successful Joint Commission accreditation through strict adherence to policies and procedures.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Colorado
Pueblo, CO
05.1980
Skills
Charge Nurse in charge of assignments and resource person