Edward Essl

Registered Nurse

St Mary Medical Center - Retired

05.2005 - 02.2024

Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Registered Nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

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Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

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