Josie Price
Piqua,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Upper Valley Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
State Tested Nurse Assistant
Ohio Living Dorothy Love
06.2012 - 04.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Associates of Science And Nursing - Nursing Education
Edison State Community College
Piqua, OH05.2020
High School Diploma -
Fairlawn
Sidney Ohio05.2012
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Head-to-toe Assessment
- Assisting patient with ADL tasks
- Observe and manage patient's conditions
- Record and measure food and liquid intake and output
- Obtain vital signs and report changes both minor and critical to other members of patient's care team
- Safely carry out treatment plans until patient is discharged or transferred
- Managing postmortem care
- Obtain Vital Signs
- Manage Wound Care
- Medication Administration via Oral
- Intramuscular, Intravenous and Subcutaneous Injections
- IV Management, Central Line, Midline and Medi port management
- NG tube insertion and management, Gastrointestinal Tube management, Chest Tube Management, Tracheostomy management
- Foley Catheter and Flexiseal Insertion and Management
- Administer blood products
- Identify respiratory distress and apply supplemental oxygen along with managing nasal cannula, high flow, CPAP, BIPAP, and intubated patients and quickly notifying essential members of the care team
- Identify cardiac arrest and perform BLS and ACLS Certified tasks
- OSHA Safety Expertise
- Removing Sutures
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Pain Management
- HIPAA Education
- Inpatient and Outpatient Care
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient Counseling
- Emotional Intelligence
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Setting Up Referrals
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Discharging
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Education
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical Evaluations
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Performing EKGs
- Chest Pain Management
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Upper Valley Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
State Tested Nurse Assistant
Ohio Living Dorothy Love
06.2012 - 04.2017
Associates of Science And Nursing - Nursing Education
Edison State Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairlawn
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