Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both outpatient and inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes while efficiently coordinating with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Baptist Health Lexington
01.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management options.
Updated patient charts with data, such as medications, to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Nursing Assistant
Commonwealth Pediatrics
09.2021 - 01.2023
Carefully assessed patient temperature, blood pressure, height/length, weight, and respiratory status
Kept accurate records and handled confidential information with discretion
Documented information in medical charts detailing care, medication requirements and vital sign updates
Collected biological samples per care plan and submitted to proper laboratory or healthcare professional
Administered childhood vaccines according to established pediatric vaccination guidelines
Assisted nurses and providers with procedures such as urinary catheterization, wound dressing, and foreign body removal
Escalated condition changes or unusual findings to unit nurse following procedures
Discussed patient needs with family members, communicating with care and consideration
Showed compassion and patience for patients' welfare
Leveraged aseptic techniques to prevent infection or contamination and abided by industry best practices.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass
10.2014 - 09.2021
Supported education of children using varied educational techniques, storytelling and free play
Maintained health and safety standards with clean, tidy classroom spaces
Gave children balanced activities encompassing learning, rest and play each day
Maintained thorough documentation of daily activities, behaviors and significant events
Maintained parental rapport by complimenting parents on student progression
Used gentle disciplinary techniques to help overcome poor behavior
Assisted children to address personal needs, manage outerwear and wash hands
Observed diet and nutritional restrictions for children with special needs.
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