To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
03.2021 - Current
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
Riverside Memory Care
03.2021 - 05.2021
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Mental Health Technician
Shapiro Developmental Center
05.2013 - 10.2018
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with individuals to create safe and supportive environment.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Nursing Assistant
Oasis Medical Staffing
03.2010 - 05.2013
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Paraeducator, Special Education at Amergis Healthcare Services / Maxim HealthcareParaeducator, Special Education at Amergis Healthcare Services / Maxim Healthcare