Proficient, reliable, and caring nursing team member and recent graduate seeking a position as a Registered Nurse. Knowledgeable with addressing patient needs and concerns with compassionate care and attention to detail. Skilled at maintaining safety and wellness amongst a group of up to 41 LTC patients, specializing in geriatrics with dementia/alzheimer's. Clinical experience in long-term care facilities as well as hospital settings. Adapts and learns quickly during fast-paced, stressful events.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
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1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sauk County Health Care Center
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
02.2024 - Current
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Performing assessments of patients' physical and mental health status.
Providing direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Supervising nursing staff in the provision of quality care for long-term acute care patients.
Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Performing wound care management including dressing changes.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sauk County Health Care Center
Reedsburg, Wisconsin
02.2023 - 02.2024
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 41 residents per day.
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Social Services Worker/Program Manager at Trempealeau County Health Care CenterSocial Services Worker/Program Manager at Trempealeau County Health Care Center