Dedicated Registered Nurse with eight years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tyler Continue Care Hospital
Tyler, TX
09.2016 - Current
Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Worked with members of the community to determine needs.
Provided complete care to patients, including physical assessments, medication and IV administration and chronic disease management.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, including heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored and documented patient responses.
Promoted core measures in patient safety and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
TYLER, TX
06.2013 - Current
Prepare patients for outpatients procedures and recover patients after procedure. Provide discharge education and instructions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored response to treatments while working with healthcare teams to adjust careplans.
Created, maintained and organized patient records.
Informed patients on disease prevention techniqus and interventions.
Partnered with attending physicians, nurses, techs and nursing assistants to create and coordinate plans of care, including imaging, labs, surgery, intensive care and medications.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Provided quality direct patient care and education to advance patient care initiatives and treat chronic conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System
Tyler, TX
08.2009 - 06.2013
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
Education
Associate's Degree In Nursing - undefined
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX
2013
Skills
Medication distribution
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Intravenous therapy
ICU/IMC experience
Certification
BLS certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tyler Continue Care Hospital
09.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
06.2013 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System