Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
09.2022 - Current
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation
08.2021 - Current
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Private Duty Nurse
W.Harrison Stewart
08.2022 - Current
Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Private Duty Nurse
Nancy Fraizer
03.2018 - Current
Participated in service education programs, patient care conferences and staff meetings to advance knowledge and foster multidisciplinary communication.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
Travel Nurse
Michelle Staffing
10.2021 - 09.2022
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health High Point
07.2010 - 03.2021
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
ECPI University
Greensboro, NC
02.2012
Skills
Medical Recordkeeping
Accurate Documentation
Patient Condition Monitoring
Medical Procedure Preparation
Clear Patient Communication
Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Compassionate and Caring
Patient Examination
Monitoring Vital Signs
Treatment Preparation
Preventive Healthcare
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certified
Licensed
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
09.2022 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
W.Harrison Stewart
08.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Michelle Staffing
10.2021 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation
08.2021 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Nancy Fraizer
03.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pruitt Health High Point
07.2010 - 03.2021
Diploma - Nursing
ECPI University
First Aid/CPR Certified
Licensed
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