Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sabetha Manor
03.2024 - Current
Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
Managed nursing schedules and optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
Chronic Care Nurse Manager
Barnes Healthcare
08.2020 - 04.2024
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Processed Narcotic scripts through electronic script program for physicians
Reviewed patients medical charts for chronic care management
Triaged phone calls and quickly contacted providers for resolution in patient problems
Charge Nurse
Missouri Veterans Home
08.2018 - 09.2020
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Pediatric Nurse
SSM Health Clinics
02.2015 - 12.2017
Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
Administered immunizations and other preventative care measures to promote health and prevent disease.
Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns about overall well-being.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Mexico, MO
07.2014
Skills
Clinical Documentation
Medication Administration
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Patient Assessment
Compassionate and Patient
Certification
Kansas Practical Nurse License - 24-52782-031
IV Certified
Timeline
Assistant Director of Nursing
Sabetha Manor
03.2024 - Current
Chronic Care Nurse Manager
Barnes Healthcare
08.2020 - 04.2024
Charge Nurse
Missouri Veterans Home
08.2018 - 09.2020
Pediatric Nurse
SSM Health Clinics
02.2015 - 12.2017
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
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