Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a BS in nursing and 3.5 years of relevant experience. Specialized practice in medical/surgical, telemetry, and progressive care. 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.
• Performed appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Post-op care of patient, maintain patient safety, monitor vital signs, assess patient responsiveness, alert physician with adverse changes in condition, verify all documentation is complete to patients after orthopedic and general surgery.
• Utilized clinical expertise to administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, perform venipuncture, provide wound care, monitor glucose levels and lab values, assist in bedside procedures, monitor various drainage devices, etc.
• Provided assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care to adult cardiac telemetry patients.
• Managed cardiac related drips on multiple patients at a time.
• Provided care to patients with a cardiac diagnosis such as post-stent placement, post-cardiac catheterization, heart attack, congestive heart failure , heart rhythm abnormalities, a pacemaker or internal heart defibrillator, post-CABG, and post-lobectomy.