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Kevin Raber

Red Lion,PA

Summary

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.

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Work History

Registered Nurse

None Yet
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Expedited treatment times for emergency cases through rapid assessment and coordination with medical professionals, resulting in timely interventions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with patients and their families.
  • Managed resources judiciously, including staffing and supplies, to ensure the unit was equipped for efficient functioning while maintaining costeffectiveness.
  • Improved patient outcomes by accurately assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for diverse populations.
  • Continuously updated clinical knowledge through participation in continuing education opportunities, maintaining current expertise in nursing practice.
  • Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in adjusting to various clinical settings during travel assignments, quickly integrating into new environments to provide seamless continuity of care for patients.
  • Promoted a culture of excellence within the nursing team by consistently demonstrating high-quality care standards and advocating for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Achieved positive patient feedback scores by delivering personalized, culturally sensitive nursing care to diverse populations.
  • Prevented complications from chronic conditions with proactive monitoring of vital signs and timely medication administration per physician orders.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
  • Upheld high standards of documentation accuracy by meticulously recording patient progress notes and updating electronic medical records as necessary to maintain a complete and accurate account of each patient''s care journey.
  • Assisted in quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas of potential enhancement within nursing practices and collaborating with colleagues to develop targeted action plans for improvement.
  • Streamlined workflow efficiency by effectively managing time-sensitive tasks and prioritizing critical patient needs.
  • Contributed to enhanced teamwork among medical staff members through effective communication skills and collaborative problem-solving approaches when addressing complex cases or challenges on the floor.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed patient needs holistically.
  • Ensured optimal patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and following evidence-based practices.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult moments, offering a comforting presence while navigating challenging circumstances together as a team member invested in improving outcomes of situations faced on the job.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring their voices were heard during decision-making processes regarding their care plans.
  • Facilitated safe transitions between shifts using detailed reports on changes in patients' status during handoffs between nursing staff members.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA
05.2010

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Patient Assessment
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Patient Care
  • Wound Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • IV setup
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Management
  • Care Plan Development
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Physical assessments
  • Patient care planning
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Family Education
  • Licensed RN
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Taking vitals
  • Critical Care
  • Collecting vitals
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Medication Distribution
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Discharge
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Team Coordination
  • EMR Systems
  • Performing EKGs
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Intake and discharge
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Emergency Response
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Vaccine administration
  • Chart updating
  • Diabetes management
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • EMR / EHR
  • High level of autonomy
  • Procedure preparations
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medical assessment
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient Counseling
  • Staff Supervision
  • Personal care needs
  • Patient Relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Chest pain management
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Treatment Planning
  • Emotional awareness
  • Data Collection
  • HIPAA Education
  • Emergency Care
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Health screening
  • Cardiac Care
  • Acute care expertise
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Case Management
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Removing sutures
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Medical Records Management
  • Managing deadlines
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Preventive health
  • Family advocacy
  • Seizure Management
  • Feeding Assistance
  • At-risk patient care
  • Medical evaluation
  • [Software] use
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Evaluations
  • Home care

Accomplishments

  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
  • Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
  • Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
  • Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to [number of] patients in [type of] environment.
  • Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Certification

  • Licensed registered nurse for 14 years.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

None Yet

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York College of Pennsylvania

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