Recent Nurse Refresher completion through University of Oklahoma. Highly motivated, organized RN with exceptional work ethic. Six month ICU rotation which included all critical care responsibilities including management of all CVAD (PICC, tunneled, non-tunneled and port devices) Management and knowledge of ART line, cannulation, phlebotomy, chest tube and respiratory devices.
Work History
Home Health Registered Nurse
Compass Health Network
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2000 - 06.2000
Assessed and evaluated patient's condition, including physical and psychological status, to develop individualized care plans.
Provided direct nursing care by administering medications, treatments, wound care, injections, and other skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration.
Instructed patients in proper self-care techniques such as medication administration or wound dressing changes.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving life threatening conditions or potential harm to the patient or others.
Maintained accurate records of patient assessment data and nursing interventions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
RN-Operating Room
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK
1996 - 1998
Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
Performed comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, devise care plans, modify care solutions and support patient rights.
RN-Clinical Research
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, OK
1998 - 2005
Kept patient care protocols and clinical trial operations in compliance.
Collaborated with sponsors and investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
Educated participants on studies and anticipated outcomes.
Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
Education
RN Refresher Course
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.1994
Skills
Able to administer nursing care to a diverse group of patients
Working knowledge of disease process and intervention/management processes
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Able to organize and prioritize work in an effective manner
Detail oriented with exceptional care to detail
Able to perform direct and indirect patient care duties
Medication Dispensing
Trial oversight
Laboratory results management
Case report management
Phlebotomy
Documentation requirements
Research experience
Specimen handling
Dispensing oversight
Protocol development
Documentation Management
Report Preparation
Site Management
Data Analysis
Schedule Coordination
Meeting Coordination
Good clinical practice
Scheduling proficiency
Records Maintenance
Database organization
Additional Information
Lapse of employment explanation 2006-current: Household manager, stay-at-home-mom raising three children