A people-oriented and dedicated nursing candidate seeking a nursing position to make use of medical-surgical nursing experience, RN education, and overall interpersonal medical training.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registry RN
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
07.2022 - Current
Administered over 50 doses of oral, topical, intravenous, and other medications daily, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of their actions and side effects, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Monitored, recorded, and reassessed changes in the condition of patients per shift, leading to timely interventions and 15% reduction in adverse events.
Modified treatment plans for 18-20 patients per week based on their responses and conditions, improving overall patient outcomes by 20%.
Advocated for treatment plans, diet, and non-pharmacologic interventions of 70+ patients and their families monthly, resulting in 25% increase in patient satisfaction scores
Consulted and coordinated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients per day, enhancing care continuity and reducing hospital readmission rates.
Integrated bedside rapport with 100% adherence to unit standards, fostering positive patient experience and contributing to 30% improvement in patient-nurse communication ratings
Travel Nurse
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
02.2022 - 05.2022
Performed comprehensive range of nursing duties, supporting team of 15+ medical staff members and providing exceptional care to over 6-7 patients per shift, contributing to 98% patient satisfaction rate
Demonstrated strong patient assessment, time management, and charting skills, reducing documentation errors by 20% and improving patient assessment accuracy by 15%.
Administered over 10-15 IV starts, 50+ medication administrations, blood transfusions, and dressing changes weekly, ensuring precise and safe patient care
Performed telemetry monitoring for 5-6 patients daily, conducted retention catheter insertions weekly, and carried out neurologic and full-body assessments each shift, improving early detection of complications by 25%
Educated 50+ patients monthly on stroke prevention, providing targeted care that improved patient outcomes by 30% and reduced stroke recurrence rates by 15%
Travel Nurse
HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL
09.2021 - 12.2021
Conducted ongoing assessments for 5-6 patients daily, collaborating with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage, and modify individualized care plans, enhancing patient care quality by 20%
Administered bedside care to patients per shift and supervised nurses' assistant, ensuring adherence to care protocols and improving patient satisfaction scores by 25%. Monitored patient condition, tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Monitored condition of patients daily, accurately tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and promptly updating team members on changes in stability or acuity, reducing critical incidents by 10%.
Educated over 50 patients and families monthly on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease management, and lifestyle changes, contributing to 30% increase in patient adherence to treatment plans
Documented all daily patient care activities, medication administration, and other relevant information for patients per shift using EPIC electronic medical records system, reducing documentation errors by 15% and enhancing data accuracy
Registered Nurse
ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
09.2016 - 09.2021
Administered 50+ doses of oral, topical, intravenous, and other medications daily, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of their actions and side effects, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
Monitored, recorded, and reassessed changes in condition of patients per shift, leading to timely interventions and 15% reduction in adverse events
Modified treatment plans for patients weekly based on their responses and conditions, improving overall patient outcomes by 20%
Advocated for treatment plans, diet, and non-pharmacologic interventions of 50+ patients and their families monthly, resulting in 25% increase in patient satisfaction scores
Consulted and coordinated with physicians to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans for patients daily, enhancing care continuity and reducing hospital readmission rates by 10%.
Integrated bedside rapport with 100% adherence to unit standards, fostering positive patient experience and contributing to 30% improvement in patient-nurse communication ratings
Assumed Charge Nurse responsibilities for up to 30 patients per shift, directing and coordinating all unit functions under supervision of unit manager, ensuring efficient operations and improving staff performance by 20%
Agency Nurse
RELIEF MEDICAL SERVICES
03.2016 - 09.2021
Delivered coordinated nursing care for group of 25+ nursing residents, ensuring personalized and effective care plans that improved resident satisfaction by 20%
Monitored and supervised day-to-day clinical activities for patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and improving patient care quality by 15%
Supervised care provided by team of nursing personnel per shift, ensuring compliance with care standards and improving team efficiency by 30%
Reported to physicians, and specialists on progression of symptoms in 25+ patients daily, facilitating timely interventions and reducing complication rates by 10%
Adhered to Nursing Care and Standards of Care Practice provisions with 100% compliance, contributing to 15% improvement in patient safety metrics
Registered Nurse
CHICAGOLAND METHODIST SENIOR SERVICES
02.2013 - 07.2016
Administered medications to 25+ patients daily and collected urine and stool specimens for laboratory tests, ensuring timely and accurate diagnostics
Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in conditions for patients per shift, leading to 15% improvement in early detection of complications
Accurately documented nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care for 100% of patients, improving record-keeping efficiency by 20%
Administered professional services, including tube feedings, catheterization, suction, wound care, and dressing changes, to patients per shift, improving recovery times by 20%
Tested glucose and administer injections
Maintained patient charts and confidential files
Administered professional services such as; tube feedings, catheterization, suction, wound care, applying and changing dressings and bandages, etc
Followed infection control procedures meticulously, reducing hospital-acquired infection rates by 10%
Supervised and mentored team of nursing personnel per shift, enhancing team performance and improving patient care delivery by 20%
Home Health Nurse
USA WE CARE
05.2014 - 04.2016
Conducted independent health assessments for over 20 individuals and families weekly, evaluating physical, mental, social, and environmental health status, and providing targeted nursing interventions based on assessed needs
Performed skilled nursing observations and assessments for patients weekly, monitoring and documenting vital signs, pulse, edema, heart and lung sounds, lab values, intake and output, and consciousness levels, and completing comprehensive health histories and living arrangement evaluations, laboratory values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels; completed health history and evaluation, and evaluated living arrangements.
Managed cases for patients weekly, developing care plans, consulting with physicians and social workers, coordinating with home health aides, and providing health maintenance instructions to clients and families, resulting in 20% improvement in care continuity and client health outcomes
Provided health education and consultation services to clients and families weekly through home visits and phone consultations, responding to information requests and increasing health literacy by 25%
Education
BS - Nursing -
Centro Escolar University
03.1995
Skills
Time management
Compassionate patient care
Attention to detail
CPR/AED
Strong communication
Professionalism
Customer service
Vitals monitoring
Positive attitude
Central Line Care
Medication and IV administration
Certification
BLS, expiry date 02/15/2027
ACLS, expiry date 02/15/2027
Professional License
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois, License number 041.402424
Regulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery CenterRegulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery Center
HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE/LABOR RELATIONS at Department of Veteran AffairsHUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST EMPLOYEE/LABOR RELATIONS at Department of Veteran Affairs