Gladys Olisa
City Of Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Caring Nurse with 3 years of experience in diverse healthcare organization working with cardiac, brain injury, stroke (CVA), ortho, medical surgical patients. Adept at introducing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in physical, psychosocial, developmental and educational aspects of nursing care for patients and families. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse
Select Medical Rehabilitation
08.2020 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
Cardiac Registered Nurse
SSM St. Joseph Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Windows
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient and Family Education
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Epic Systems
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Active Listening
- Direct Nursing Care
- Healthcare Ethics
- Catheter Maintenance
- Patient Assessments
- Charting Medication Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Wound Management
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- Telemetry and Advanced Cardiac Care
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to over 8 patients in acute rehab environment.
Certification
- Licensed RN
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
02.2022 - 09.2022
Nurse
Select Medical Rehabilitation
08.2020 - Current
Cardiac Registered Nurse
SSM St. Joseph Hospital
03.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
- Licensed RN
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