Edward Roberts
Adrian,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
04.2007 - Current
- Served as a role model for professional nursing practice through consistent demonstration of ethical behavior, accountability, and commitment to ongoing professional development within the field of cardiovascular nursing.
- Facilitated successful transitions between shifts by conducting thorough bedside report handoffs that included detailed information about patients'' current conditions, recent interventions, pending tests or treatments, and anticipated needs during the next shift.
- Liaised with health teams to support patient access to tests and procedures to prevent heart disease, promote health, address acute, and episodic interventions and offer rehabilitative and palliative care referrals.
- Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements within the cardiovascular unit resulting in increased efficiency without compromising patient safety or quality of care delivered.
- Provided mentorship to new nursing staff members through ongoing guidance, support, and encouragement during their orientation period on the cardiac unit.
- Supported families during times of crisis by providing emotional support, answering questions, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Monitored patient vital signs using electrocardiograms and other advanced equipment to foster telemetry care.
- Facilitated in the recovery of patients from heart catheterizations.
Radiology Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
04.2004 - 04.2007
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives within the radiology department by participating in ongoing education opportunities and staying current with industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Assisted physicians with various diagnostic imaging procedures, facilitating timely detection of medical conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Responsible for prep and recovery for angiography, and CT.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Michigan
07.2003 - 04.2004
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of Michigan
03.2002 - 07.2003
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Community Homecare
08.1995 - 02.2002
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, treatments administered, and other pertinent information for thorough recordkeeping.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living to promote independence.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Diploma Nurse - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Toledo, OH06.1992
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- CPR/AED
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Basic Life Support
- Electronic Health Records
- Continuing education
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Epic charting
- Charge nurse experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
04.2007 - Current
Radiology Registered Nurse
University Of Michigan
04.2004 - 04.2007
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Of Michigan
07.2003 - 04.2004
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
University Of Michigan
03.2002 - 07.2003
Home Health Registered Nurse
Community Homecare
08.1995 - 02.2002
Diploma Nurse - Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
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