Geraldine Cooper
Moore,OK
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional with extensive experience at Integris Baptist Medical Center, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high stress situations. Skilled in IV management and patient education, focused on optimizing patient care and support. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Ready to tackle new challenges and brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
02.2000 - Current
- Managed caseload of 4-5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lakes Care Center
08.1998 - 02.2000
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee coverage and flow.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Care Associates/Nurse Registry
01.1997 - 10.1998
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Traveled to various assignments with adaptability and flexibility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edmond Nursing Center
05.1994 - 12.1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
12.1989 - 05.1994
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pushmataha Hospital
07.1988 - 09.1991
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Age Nursing Home
11.1986 - 07.1988
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK04-2009
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Kiamichi Area Vo-Tech
Hugo, OK07-1986
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Medical assessment
- Discharge coordination
- IV management
- Nursing workflow management
- Patient education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care planning
- Oxygen therapy
- Wound care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Integris Baptist Medical Center
02.2000 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lakes Care Center
08.1998 - 02.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Health Care Associates/Nurse Registry
01.1997 - 10.1998
Licensed Practical Nurse
Edmond Nursing Center
05.1994 - 12.1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Hospital
12.1989 - 05.1994
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pushmataha Hospital
07.1988 - 09.1991
Licensed Practical Nurse
Golden Age Nursing Home
11.1986 - 07.1988
Associate of Science - Nursing
Platt College
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Kiamichi Area Vo-Tech
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