Hardworking Registered Nurse well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Research Psychiatric Center
Kansas City, MO
09.2023 - Current
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.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Lead Community RN
Austen Dooley
Lee's Summit, MO
08.2022 - 08.2023
Completing a monthly face to face assessment of the individual consumer and record any findings.
Recruited, trained, managed and supervised Community RNs and LPNs across the state of Misssouri within the company.
Reviewing the individual consumer record monthly to include physician orders and the medication administration record.
Maintaining communication with agency management
Reporting and documenting of all changes in the individual’s health status and/or needs
Identifying needs for staff supervision /delegation or specialized instruction and any follow-up or plan of action that may result.
Oversight of medication administration by certified medication aides, to include, but not limited to, the review of physician orders, medication administration record and staff documentation. This may also include periodic inspection of technique and skill of certified aides delegated to pass medications.
Identifying nursing supports specific to individual consumer needs.
Performing quarterly breast exams on female consumers unless otherwise delegated to LPN staff.
Ensuring that specialized instruction/delegation regarding identified tasks is provided and documentation.
Registered Nurse
University Health - Older adult psychiatric unit
Kansas City, MO
02.2020 - 08.2022
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
LPN Charge Nurse
Autumn Terrace Health and Rehabilitation
Raytown, MO
10.2014 - 12.2019
Monitored patients with incontinence issues, both after procedures and in recovery from trauma, installing catheters and monitoring bedpans to keep patients safe and comfortable.
Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
LPN Office Nurse
Saint Luke's Hospital Spine and Sports Clinic
Kansas City, MO
01.2017 - 06.2017
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.