DIANN ROSSER
SAN ANTONIO,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with strong critical thinking and communication skills, seeking an opportunity to apply my knowledge gained from 22 years nursing experience in critical care unit, emergency department, PACU, Pre op, telemetry, case management, home health, and adult day care setting. Looking for a position in a top-notch facility with a commitment to innovative processes, integrity, responsiveness, and forthright communication.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Thrive
SAN ANTONIO, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient's physical, mental and emotional health by taking vital signs, observing skin condition, reviewing medical history and administering tests.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and families by listening to their concerns and addressing their needs.
- Provided education on preventive health practices such as nutrition, hygiene and safety.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient assessment data, diagnosis and physician orders.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders, monitored for effectiveness and reported any adverse reactions.
- Monitored patients' conditions during treatment or recovery periods to determine progress or need for modification of treatment plan.
- Performed diagnostic procedures such as venipunctures, immunizations and wound irrigations according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, therapists and dieticians to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Instructed parents and guardians regarding home care needs such as medication administration and disease management.
- Developed policies related to pediatric nursing practice that reflect current evidence-based standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient care processes.
- Utilized age-specific teaching techniques when educating patients and families on self-care strategies.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members while providing support services such as referrals to specialists.
- Supported family members throughout the course of a child's illness by providing emotional support.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Private Duty Nurse
Mary Sutherland and Family
SAN ANTONIO, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including wound and ostomy management, medication administration, laboratory specimen collection, and vital sign monitoring.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted assessments of physical condition; observed changes in patients' health status; reported to physicians regarding patient's condition.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on nursing diagnosis and physician orders.
- Instructed patients and their families on disease process, medications, treatments and self-care techniques.
- Monitored patient progress towards goals and outcomes established by the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the course of illness or disability.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving patient safety or life threatening events.
- Served as a liaison between family members and caregivers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication about the plan of care for each patient served.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Travel RN, Per DIEM ICU SURGICAL/ER/PACU
PER, HEALTHTRUST STAFFING/ NIGHTINGALE STAFFING/FAVORITES STAFFING
San Antonio, TX
09.2013 - 02.2023
- Monitor, treat and manage airway, breathing and circulation post surgical procedures
- Pain management post surgical
- Collaboration/communicate with MD of unexpected changes in patient condition
- Pre procedure assessment and documentation of allergies, medications, and medical history prior to surgical procedures
- Assess, monitor and treat as prescribed for medical conditions such as conditions such as sepsis,DKA, and institute appropriate interventions
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families
- Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid an electrolyte imbalances
- Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods
- Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data
ED/ICU Registered Nurse
Trails Baptist
San Antonio, TX
05.2004 - 04.2013
- Served as a member of interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing critical care and performing life-saving interventions in the ED and ICU setting
- Worked closely with the Physicians to carry out orders in a safe and effective manner
- Closely monitored ER pediatric through geriatric patients; alerted physicians/charge nurses to changes in patient status Exhibited compassionate nursing care for patients and family members often suffering from pain, stress, shock or grief while establishing rapport and building trust with patients and families
- Efficiently managed intubations, defibrillators, auto transfusions, IV starts, A-line setups, splinting, suturing and more.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
03.2002 - 06.2004
- Assisted physicians in examining and treating patients.
- Provided wound care, including dressing changes and administering intravenous medications.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques after discharge from hospital or clinic.
- Performed basic medical procedures such as catheterization, EKGs and phlebotomy according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a physician or RN.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain licensure requirements.
- Developed individualized plans of care based upon assessment findings.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments; documented assessments in medical record system.
- Implemented infection control measures per facility policy.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to all patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Education
Basic Life Support BLS -
American Heart Association
Crowley, TX10.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Philip's College
01.2009
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX01.2000
Skills
- Strong multi-tasking and communication skill
- Pre-op experience
- ER experience
- Critical Care background
- Extensive critical thinking skills and rapid response to clinical changes
- Surgical recovery experience phase 1 and 2
- Proficient iv starts
- Medical clinical procedures such as intubation's, defibrillator's, splinting, suturing, central line set up and management
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Thrive
09.2023 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Mary Sutherland and Family
02.2023 - Current
Travel RN, Per DIEM ICU SURGICAL/ER/PACU
PER, HEALTHTRUST STAFFING/ NIGHTINGALE STAFFING/FAVORITES STAFFING
09.2013 - 02.2023
ED/ICU Registered Nurse
Trails Baptist
05.2004 - 04.2013
Licensed Vocational Nurse
03.2002 - 06.2004
Basic Life Support BLS -
American Heart Association
Associate of Applied Science -
St. Philip's College
Diploma - Licensed Vocational Nurse
St. Philip's College