Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and critical thinking. Committed to developing individualized care plans and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lackey Memorial Hospital
Forest, MS
10.2024 - Current
Administered medications and treatments according to physician prescriptions, monitoring for reactions and side effects.
Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
Assisted in patient assessments, collaboratively developing effective care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management and medication usage.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for patient care activities, adhering to infection control policies.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and individualized patient care.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, including progress notes.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital standards.
Registered Nurse
California Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
10.2014 - 12.2021
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
Educated patients and families on health management and recovery strategies.
Collaborated with physicians for effective treatment decisions and interventions.
Provided direct patient care including wound dressing, administering medication and IV therapy.
Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data.
Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment, and administered medications and IVs.
Facilitated communication among healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care. with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained according to safety protocols.
Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
Identified potential problems that arose during treatment, including drug interactions and allergies, and provided appropriate interventions.
Counseled patients on lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.