Highly collaborative with proven ability to work across multifunctional healthcare teams, as well as the ability to communicate with people at all levels of an organization. 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.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Summa Health
01.1992 - Current
Certified by CAOHC to perform audiometric tests according to OSHA guidelines
Perform spirometry tests for fire fighters and police officers and certain pre-employment physicals
Perform DOT urine drug screen collection and hair collection, saliva collection for drug screening
Perform visual acuity testing for pre-employment physicals
Perform Respiratory Fit testing for all employees for N95 masks and full face respirators.
Registered Nurse
Summa Health
01.1992 - Current
Telemetry nursing 1992-1994
Emergency Department Nursing 1994-2004
Internal Medicine Center 2004-2014
Non-Invasive Cardiology Nursing 2014-2022
Registered Nurse
Pleasant Pointe Assisted Living
01.2017 - 10.2023
Supported Residents by assisting in daily living activities such as mobility, toileting, hygiene
Managed care for elderly who require close supervision
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.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.