Janet May
Northport,AL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brookwood Medical Center
Birmimgham, AL
05.2012 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Registered Nurse
UAB
Birmingham, AL
04.2008 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Travel Registered Nurse
Faststaff
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- 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.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HealthSouth Hospital
Birmingham, AL
08.2004 - 03.2009
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Medical Center East
Birmingham, AL
09.1995 - 05.2006
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Education
High School Diploma -
06.2011
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
06.2011
Skills
- Clear Patient Communication
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Microsoft Access
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Examination
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
Going to the Gym and walking
I am a member of Weight Watchers, love the program. I have been a lifetime member for 3 years, which to me is a great accomplishment. This way I can remain at my goal. I love going to the Gym, being a nurse I know how important it is to stay healthy. I try an walk 3 miles a day, some days a little less.
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Brookwood Medical Center
05.2012 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse - UAB
04.2008 - 05.2016
Travel Registered Nurse - Faststaff
08.2006 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - HealthSouth Hospital
08.2004 - 03.2009
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit - Medical Center East
09.1995 - 05.2006
Woodlawn High School - High School Diploma,
Wallace State College - Associate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nursing
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