Dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience, 16 years as a Registered Nurse. Great organizational and time management skills along with leadership training. Ability to work in fast paced environment, exceptional at multitasking and meeting deadlines. BLS; NRP; 8 years in the Military as an Automated Logistics Specialist.
RN care coordinator for busy medical oncology team. Order entry, chemo education, develop and implement care plans, interdisciplinary coordination and scheduling, verify benefits and complete prior authorization for medications and tests, phone triage, oral chemotherapy task force, oncology care model task force.
Float system wide to help fill in open shifts. Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.Implemented floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 5-7 high acuity patients per shift. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
On a fast paced nursing unit, coordinated patient care. Entered physician orders into the electronic medical chart. Transcribed medications. Answered and placed calls to physicians. Coordinated patient transportation to and from impatient tests.
Basic Combat Training; Quatermaster training. Worked in an Engineer Battalion in the motor pool. Maintained vehicle records and coordinated operator training and licensing.
Provided direct patient care to residents with mental and physical disabilities. Assisted with activities of daily living.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified. S.T.A.B.L.E Certified.