Responsible registered nurse with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 28 years of experience in healthcare.
I have worked in many different areas, including, but not limited to
Emergency, Intensive Care, Hemodialysis, Operating room, and Recovery.
I have been a charge nurse in all areas that I have worked in and have
excellent leadership abilities. I am able to provide service recovery,communicate effectively and work well with all departments in the hospital.
I have an strong work ethic.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Western Ridge
Cincinnati, OH
06.2016 - Current
Acted as charge nurse in the Emergency Room
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Case Manager
Hospice of Cincinnati-Western
Cincinnati, OH
09.2015 - 01.2016
Home care-Hospice of Cincinnati.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Emergency Room Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2012 - 09.2015
Emergency Room R.N
Mercy Health Partners
Cincinnati, OH
01.2008 - 01.2012
Mercy Hospital Western Hills Emergency Room Staff
R.N.Responsibilities
include caring for the critically ill patients.
Pre-Surgical and Post-Surgical Care Nurse
Redbank Surgery Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2006 - 01.2008
Hemodialysis Nurse
American Nursing Care
Cincinnati, OH
01.2003 - 01.2006
Provided hemodialysis treatments to patients in acute care setting and outpatient setting.
Worked with a multi-discipline group of professionals and physicians.
Staff R.N.
Arcadia Health Care Glenway Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
01.2000 - 01.2009
Provide hemodialysis services in acute care setting and chronic treatment facilities.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.1996 - 01.2003
The Christ Hospital Post Anesthesia Care Unit Care of the immediate post operative patient.
Directed the flow of patients from surgery into the PACU
Charge nurse responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Florence, KY
April 2011
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
1990
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
High level of autonomy
Patient/family focused
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Rapid patient assessments
Calm under pressure
Sound decision maker
Fast thinking
Humane and respectful
Strong interpersonal skills
Good clinical judgment
Conscientious provider
Observant
Dedicated to excellence
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, renewal 2017-2019
Certified Emergency Room Nurse
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, renewal 2017-2019