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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
07.2016 - Current
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.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Travel Registered Nurse
Travel Nurse Across America
Oakland, CA
06.2014 - 07.2016
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
03.2010 - 06.2014
Provide specialized care for surgical patients who are hemodynamically stable but require close monitoring, continuous telemetry monitoring, technical observation, and rapid interventions that are beyond the usual capabilities for general patient care units. Conduct patient assessments, develop, implement, and evaluate individualize care plans. Act as a liaison between patient and physicians to address problems and patient/family concerns. Facilitate the recovery process through coordination of discharge planning in collaboration with physicians, case managers, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, and social workers.
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