Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Dedicated 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
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Nurse ~ Covid Vaccines
Binson Agency
Flint, MI
09.2020 - 06.2022
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Monitored patient reactions to vaccines and carefully documented findings.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield
Recover patients post procedure, closely monitoring and documenting patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress
Handling of tissue biopsies, responsible for accuracy for lab
Educate patients and family, discharge when policy guidelines are met.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Pain Management Center Of Lansing
Lansing, MI
03.2019 - 10.2019
Prepared patient prior to procedure, reviewed history, obtained consent
Monitored and recorded patient conditions,vital signs,recovery progress and medication side effects
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects
Supervised ancillary staff, delegating assignments and monitoring quality of care.
Managed care from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse ~ Skilled Rehab Care
Trilogy Health Services
Lansing, MI
07.2017 - 06.2018
Responsible for unit of 12-15 patients
Delegate assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of unit
Daily assessment, Medication administration, Wound care
Worked as part of team, as well as independently.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse
Spectrum Health-Neuro, Rehabilitation Home Care
Lansing, MI
01.2014 - 01.2017
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines
Assisted patients with healing and recovery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds
Experienced with "Negative
Pressure Wound Therapy"
Educated patients and family answering questions about continued care strategies and disease prevention.
Registered Nurse ~ Outpatient Surgery /Endoscopy
Sparrow Healthcare
Lansing, MI
01.1999 - 03.2013
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Educated patients on procedures and facility processes.
Recovered patient from anesthesia to perform discharge teaching.
Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Reviewed and documented patient medical history to accurately reflect nursing assessment, changes in clinical state and other pertinent patient information to support multidisciplinary team to deliver great care.
Conducted pre-op calls to review specific instructions prior to surgery and post-op calls to improve patient satisfaction, answer questions and address new or worsening symptoms.
Studied contraindications, lab results, allergies and potential interactions before administering patient medication and treatments according to physician orders.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
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