Self-motivated and patient-focused wound certified Registered Nurse. A responsible and reliable nursing professional with developed skills in providing consistent delivery of quality care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Otterbein
12.2023 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
Improved patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of nursing documentation and procedures.
Completed various assessments and assisted in conducting care conferences with patient families and the disciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Otterbein SeniorLife
04.2020 - Current
Collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Wound care
Case Manager Registered Nurse
GOLDEN AGE HOME HEALTH
07.2019 - 12.2019
Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Actively engaged in on-call rotations to deliver continuous quality care to patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Greenwood Village South
05.2008 - 07.2019
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.