Dedicated and well-qualified BSN-RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Offering 8 year record in field and looking for challenging, long-term position.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Amerivita Home Care
12.2020 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Hosp. HIMA SAN PABLO
03.2020 - 10.2020
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Delivered care to 11 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Offered clinical leadership and oversight to -bed acute care medical-surgical unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
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.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Patient Escort
Hosp. HIMA SAN PABLO
07.2006 - 03.2018
Checked wheelchair and stretcher functionality prior to patient pick up.
Picked up requested orders to move equipment and supplies to assigned treatment areas.
Provided patient transport using various equipment and adhered to safety protocols.
Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
Maintained all schedules by delivering patients safely and on time to procedure rooms.
Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
Cleaned, disinfected, and prepared rooms for incoming patients.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
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