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.
Assisting as Shared Governance Chair, introducing new procedures and best practices to improve the unit.
Experience with patients under radiation and chemotherapy. Port access and symptom management.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Managed caseload of 5 to 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
Education
Bachelors in Nursing - Nursing
Barry University
05.2020
Skills
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Nursing Assignments
Patient Education
Blood Product Transfusion
Nursing Intervention Adjustment
Wound Care
Patient Health Information Access
IV Administration
Nursing Process
Acute and Chronic Pain
Delegation and Motivation
Accomplishments
Achieved Leadership skills by completing training as Charge RN with accuracy and efficiency.
Perfected my leadership skills by being Chair of Shared Governance Committee.
Supervised team of 20 staff members and 51 patients.