Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 13 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in cardiac environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
St.Francis Medical Sysyem
11.2021 - 01.2023
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
Managed various medications and treatments such as peritoneal dialysis, IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and and intramuscular injections.
Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center/Oklahoma Heart Institute
10.2011 - 08.2020
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Competent in VAD care
Charge Nurse duties ;floor staffing;delegating nursing duties to a team of 5-6 nurses
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2007 - 11.2010
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
MInor care/Urgent care setting patients 20-50 seen in a 12hr night with supervision of PA or NP.
Patient Care Technician
St.John Medical Center
08.1994 - 10.2007
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
Education
Nursing
Platt College
Tulsa, OK
2010
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Communiity College
Tulsa
2005
LPN Certification
Central Technology Center
Sapulpa, OK
07.2006
Skills
Preventative Health
Intravenous Therapy
Chronic Disease Management
Staff Supervision
Precepting
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Infection Control Measures
Personal Care Needs
Patient Check-Ins
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Medication Administration
Patient Information Collection
Telemetry
Medication Management
Oxygen saturation standards
Preventative health
Insulin medication assistance and insulin drips
Tracheostomy Care
Collecting vitals
Certification
BLS/ACLS cetification
Timeline
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
St.Francis Medical Sysyem
11.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center/Oklahoma Heart Institute
10.2011 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hillcrest Medical Center
10.2007 - 11.2010
Patient Care Technician
St.John Medical Center
08.1994 - 10.2007
Nursing
Platt College
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Communiity College
LPN Certification
Central Technology Center
BLS/ACLS cetification
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