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.
Primary duties include: Providing direct patient care in an inpatient setting; Determining the priority of care based on physical and psychosocial needs; Communicating with the Physicians about changes in a patient's status to include results of diagnostic studies and labs; Performing drug calculation, medication administration, I.V. Access, and assisting with advanced procedures. The ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or from a response to treatment. Adapting quickly to changes in work environment when floating to another unit based on staffing needs.