Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Chapin, SC
02.2022 - Current
Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Participated in educational activities designed to improve knowledge base regarding current practice trends in travel nursing field.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Conducted physical exams, ordered laboratory tests, and interpreted results for diagnosis.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Responded to codes or patient crises as part of rapid-response team.
Utilized specialized equipment such as oxygen delivery systems, and IV pumps, as required by individual patient needs.
Educated patients and family members about proper health maintenance techniques.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Registered Nurse
Prisma Health-Parkridge
Columbia, SC
10.2019 - 02.2022
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
LPN/Registered Nurse
HEALTH SOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
Columbia, SC
03.2015 - 10.2019
Administer medications, Treatments, including wound vacs, Start IV, and draw blood, shift assessments on 8-10 patients
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Home Health LPN
Health and Home Services
Hickory, NC
08.2013 - 03.2015
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, and medications
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
Monitored and maintained patients O2 sat on oxygen and ventilator
Monitored for seizure activity.
Assessed caregiver and family abilities to provide adequate care when applicable.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Midlands Tech
01.2018
Nursing -
Concorde Career Institute
GED -
Chino Valley Adult School
Skills
Medication administration
G-Tube care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Trach and Vent care
BAC screening/drug screen collection
Phlebotomy
Computerized charting
EKG's
Acute and rehabilitative care
Conducting adult and pediatric physical examinations
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