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John Adams

Pearland,TX

Summary

Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in med/surg, med/telemetry and imcu care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in medical/telemetry while driving innovation.

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 19 years of medical,surgical,telemetry experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with cardiac and respiratory disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to diabetic patient populations. Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in cardiothoracic care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in cardiothoracic while driving innovation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Health Trust Workforce Solutions
Pearland, TX
05.2010 - 11.2021

I have worked at Clearlake Regional Hospital since april of 2019 in such units as IMCU,stroke unit, rehab unit,the DAC,ER Holding, 4th floor heart tower, 5th floor heart tower, ands 6th floor heart tower. i works 7pm to 7 am. i am always on time.

  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.

Registered Nurse

Mainland Medical Center
Texas City, TX
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
  • Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
  • Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
Pearland , TX
05.2010 - 01.2019

I worked on the IMCU floor. the unit had a lot of cardiothoracic patients,. I was responsible for

1. chest tubes

2. chest tubes with and without suction

3. insert feeding tubes

4. patient assessments

5. patient admissions

6. patient discharges.

7. IV insertions

8. EKG

  • Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Baytown , TX
01.1999 - 05.2010
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to medical and telemetry patients.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to medical and telemetry patients.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Clear Lake Regional Hospital
Webster, TX
03.1998 - 12.1998
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX
01.2001

Skills

  • Medical screening and assessment
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Patient relations and teaching
  • Administering medicines
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Good IV insertion skills
  • Care plan fabrication
  • EKG interpretation
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Body mechanics knowledge
  • ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)

Registered Nurse

I started San Jacinto Methodist hospital as a licensed vocational nurse in 1/1999 and received my registered nurse license in 12/2002

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Mainland Medical Center
02.2020 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse

Health Trust Workforce Solutions
05.2010 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
05.2010 - 01.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
01.1999 - 05.2010

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Clear Lake Regional Hospital
03.1998 - 12.1998

Associate of Science - Registered Nursing

San Jacinto College District
John Adams