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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ROYSE CITY MED SURG UNIT
Royse City, TX
06.2022 - Current
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
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.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
ROYSE CITY MED SURG UNIT
JOSEPHINE, TX
03.2019 - 06.2022
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BELMONT AT TWIN CREEK PSYCHIATRIC
Allen, TX
03.2015 - 03.2019
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SAN REMO/ PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Richardson, TX
02.2012 - 03.2015
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
EVOLUTION HEALTH ACADEMY
FLORIDA
03.2022
VOCATINNAL NURSING - NURSING
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX
12.2011
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC LAW - PUBLIC LAW
UNIVERSITY oF YAOUNDE II
CAMEROON
08.2006
Skills
Blood Product Transfusion
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Medical Recordkeeping
Acute and Chronic Pain
Accurate Documentation
Monitoring Vital Signs
Compassionate and Caring
Preventive Healthcare
Chest Tubes
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Patient Care Assessment
Pain Management Techniques
Pharmacologic Intervention
Cognitive Psychology
Diet and Nutrition
IV Administration
Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Patient Examination
Seizure Disorders
Disease Processes
Standards Administration
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
ROYSE CITY MED SURG UNIT
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
ROYSE CITY MED SURG UNIT
03.2019 - 06.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
BELMONT AT TWIN CREEK PSYCHIATRIC
03.2015 - 03.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
SAN REMO/ PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
02.2012 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - NURSING
EVOLUTION HEALTH ACADEMY
VOCATINNAL NURSING - NURSING
Dallas Nursing Institute
BACHELOR OF PUBLIC LAW - PUBLIC LAW
UNIVERSITY oF YAOUNDE II
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