Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Recent employment gap due to raising young children.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Med/surg/ED Observation
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
02.2015 - 06.2017
Provided care for 5-7 patients on med/surg/ED obs unit
Monitored vital signs, obtained all specimens/labs needed, assessed patients and documented via Cerner
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized care and treatments, and managed patient flow
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
08.2011 - 02.2015
Provided care for 6-10 patients on fast paced 32 bed med/surg/ortho unit.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2009
Skills
Compassionate, caring and empathetic with clear patient communication
Patient assessment through clear communication and observation
EMR documentation
vast overview of medical/surgical/orthopedic/ED observation at a large fast paced city hospital
Critical Thinking
Care Coordination
Unit Oversight and Charge RN during 6 years of employment
Timeline
Registered Nurse Med/surg/ED Observation
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical/Orthopedics
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
08.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
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