Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a proven track record in delivering direct patient care and conducting thorough assessments. Adept at utilizing critical thinking and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Summit Behavioral Healthcare
Cincinnati, OH
09.2024 - Current
Conducted comprehensive assessments, identifying patient needs and potential risks.
Assisted in crisis intervention, employing de-escalation techniques effectively.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Tri-Health
Cincinnati, OH
02.2021 - 09.2024
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in electronic health records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge planning.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Mount Washington Care Center
Cincinnati, OH
12.2018 - 02.2021
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
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.
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.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.