Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated to patients. Seeking professional opportunities to continuously expand skills while facilitating company growth. Aiming to take advantage of any educational enhancement opportunities to include obtaining a masters degree.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Valley Health-Winchester Medical Center
Winchester, VA
10.2022 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Collected lab specimens and ordering
Observed patient's heart rate, blood pressure and respiration for signs of distress.
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.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
Homemaker
Self Employed
Antioch, CA
03.2011 - 10.2022
Volunteered to assist my son's teacher in administrative tasks.
Home schooled my son for the past 1.5 years resulting in the completion of 3 academic years.
Planned and provided healthy meals to a family of 6.
Maintained a 5 bedroom home at an exceptional level of cleanliness to provide a healthy environment for my family.
Maintained a chore lists for the entire family to ensure proper household maintenance was performed in a timely manner.
Maintained an effective grocery inventory ensuring minimal losses due to spoilage and waste.
Provided care to my father for more than a year as he went through radiation and chemo therapy.