Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
West Union, Iowa
01.2024 - Current
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when providing patient care services.
Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
Documented patient care services by charting in electronic records system in accordance with guidelines.
Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.
Implemented evidence-based practice standards into daily practice decisions.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through observation of clinical indicators such as pain level, breathing rate or laboratory values.
Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Kaleidoscope Kids Childcare Center
West Union, IA
01.2021 - 04.2024
Observed each child's performance during activities and documented progress in order to plan future instruction accordingly.
Responded quickly to any unexpected situations such as injuries or behavioral issues.
Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
Instructed children in personal hygiene habits such as hand washing, toileting, teeth brushing.
Cared for infants by changing diapers, feeding formula and solid foods, and providing emotional support to young ones.
Answered inquiries from parents regarding their child's development process.
Medical Surgical Nurse Assistant
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
West Union, IA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assisted medical surgical nurses with treatments, procedures, and documentation.
Provided emotional support to families of critically ill patients throughout their stay.
Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care plans.
Kept abreast of new developments in medical surgical nursing through continuing education courses or research projects.
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Collected specimens for laboratory testing and ensured proper labeling for accurate results.
Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Participated in the development of individualized treatment plans based on the assessment of each patient's situation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA
12-2023
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Needs Assessment
EMR Systems
Patient Care Coordination
Care Planning
Patient Management
Discharge Planning
Documenting vitals
Medication Administration
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Education
Certification
Registered Nurse License
BLS Certiification
ACLS Certification
Timeline
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Medical Surgical Nurse Assistant
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Daycare Assistant Teacher
Kaleidoscope Kids Childcare Center
01.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Northeast Iowa Community College
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