Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Wellpath
Wilkes Barre, PA
08.2020 - Current
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Wilkes Barre, PA
08.2019 - 08.2020
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
Managed caseload of six to seven patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA
05.2019
Skills
Department Leadership
Accurate Documentation
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Compassionate and Caring
Nursing Services Coordination
Medication Administration
Emergency Response
Patient Examination
Clear Patient Communication
Nursing Staff Management
Pharmacy Coordination
PICC Lines
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Wellpath
08.2020 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
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