Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Responded quickly and appropriately to emergent situations such as code blues or rapid responses.
Assisted with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, medication administration records and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record system.
Floated to different units including ER, women's health, orthopedics, IMCU, oncology, and post op.
Neuro Cardiac Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
01.2023 - 01.2024
Registered nurse with charge experience on busy 24 bed step down unit that specialized in patients with neurological, pulmonary, and cardiac disorders.
Provided continuous monitoring of patient's vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized plans of care that met patients' needs.
Performed nursing care to acutely ill adult patients with cardiac diagnoses such as myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy and arrhythmias.
Educated patients about their condition and disease process and post-discharge care instructions.
Initiated emergency life-saving measures as needed according to ACLS protocol guidelines.
Managed patients on non invasive ventilation support such as BIPAP and Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula.
Neurology Med Surge Registered Nurse
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
10.2021 - 12.2022
Registered nurse on 36 bed unit specializing in neurology and neurosurgical patients with charge and precepting experience.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Organized and delegated tasks during MET calls and stroke alert situations.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.