Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with nine years experience with direct patient care in a 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, and a respectful and positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Trinity Health Muskegon-Hackley/Sherman Campus
06.2014 - 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.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented catheter insertion, and airway management.
Assess and monitor patients following surgical procedures by monitoring surgical site dressing, vital signs, and patient status.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and follow up appointments.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Ottawa Care Center
08.2013 - 05.2014
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and monitored wound healing.
Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Communicated and comforted family and patient during end of life care.