Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Hardworking with success providing individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Illinois Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2018 - Current
Serve as first line supervisor to the nursing staff for 3 shifts (approx. 20-35 employees) in their assigned areas; assign and review work. (2units of up to 33 residents each)
In accordance with established standards and administrative policies in an assigned unit has 24 hour accountability with authority for supervision of staff and delivery of care by evaluation, assessments, procedure and outcome in responsibility for continuing care of residents by working with other facility staff in the areas of restorative nursing, dietary, social work, spirituality, physical therapy, activity/leisure and other disciplines pertinent to residents needs.
Provide direction and control to all personnel relative to improvement of unit management and patient care, including working with restorative and care plan nurses, and ensuring implementation of such plans.
Acts as liaison between residents, families, staff and the interdisciplinary team in order to provide care to the resident.
Assist with in-service training classes and conduct monthly unit meetings.
Monitor and sign off on daily time keeping
Probationary and annual Performance appraisals for nursing staff on assigned building
Initiate and hold disciplinary meetings with nursing staff and Union when necessary. serve disciplines to nursing staff as needed.
Attend weekly and monthly Dept. head meetings. Attend care plan meetings.
Monitor unit and staff for compliance with facility policy.
Reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Participate in interview process for new hires.
Train new Nurse supervisors
Charge RN, Long Term Care Facility
Illinois Department Of Veterans Affairs
12.2011 - 11.2018
Direct patient care for long term care facility.
Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Maintain vaccine records, obtain consents and administer vaccines as required.
Administered medications via oral, g-tube, IV infusion, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Trained new nurses.
Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Administered different therapies and performed wound care in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Updated patient charts
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
Interacted with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
Maintained accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Managed JP drains, G and peg tubes.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical records.
RN Floor Nurse
Riverside Medical
10.2007 - 12.2011
Floor nurse on telemetry/cardiac step down unit.
Served as Charge nurse/unit team leader when assigned. Assigned patients and admissions to RNs, directed and assisted staff while having my own patient load.
Cared for CABG patients post op day 2 directly out of ICU.
Administered medications via oral, IV, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Catheter insertion and airway management.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses.
Provided direct patient care.
Stabilized patients and determined next course of action in collaboration with Doctors.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Monitored lab and diagnostic results and reported to Physician.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices.
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
RN Floor Nurse
Siver Cross Hospital
05.2003 - 10.2007
Floor nurse on Telemetry/cardiac step down unit and Med. surg.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered treatments and wound care
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens
Updated patient charts
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Patient teaching
Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
Trained new nurses.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
LPN Team Leader
Lakewood Center
06.2002 - 05.2003
Registry, as a team leader, working with 2-3 CNA's, providing direct resident care for 28-50 long term care senior residents during afternoon or midnight shifts.
medication administration
Directed CNA's
wound care
Resident assessments
Communicated with MD's and family members
Assistant Warehouse Manager/Inventory Control Coordinator
GES Exposition Services
01.1990 - 04.2001
Assisted in supervision of warehouse labor consisting of carpenters, decorators and teamsters.
Comprehensive responsibilities in tracking and forecasting equipment needs, purchasing and rental, and coordinating with 26 other GES locations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05.2003
Skills
Acute and long term patient care
Clinical Management
Nursing Staff Management
Team Collaboration and Motivation
Strong Clinical Judgment
Conflict Resolution
15 plus years of managerial and leadership experience
Exceptional versatility and adaptability
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multi-task in a pressured environment
20 plus years nursing experience in acute care hospital setting and long term care setting
Previous ACLs and telemetry certifications
15 plus years experience training new nurses on the job
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN Supervisor
Illinois Department Of Veterans Affairs
11.2018 - Current
Charge RN, Long Term Care Facility
Illinois Department Of Veterans Affairs
12.2011 - 11.2018
RN Floor Nurse
Riverside Medical
10.2007 - 12.2011
RN Floor Nurse
Siver Cross Hospital
05.2003 - 10.2007
LPN Team Leader
Lakewood Center
06.2002 - 05.2003
Assistant Warehouse Manager/Inventory Control Coordinator
Veterans Nursing Assistant Certified at Illinois Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Nursing Assistant Certified at Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs