Compassionate and dedicated GI Lab/Endoscopy nurse eager to apply my skills and experience to your team and provide excellent patient centered care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse GI Lab /Endoscopy RN
Penn Highlands Healthcare
07.2023 - Current
Administered medications following established protocols and care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to medical staff promptly.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Assisted physicians in inpatient and outpatient procedures including colonoscopy, endoscopy, enteroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and foreign body removal.
Provided care for patients pre and post sedation for medical procedures.
Administered discharge instructions and patient education.
Completed pre-procedure phone assessments with patients regarding health history, medications, and prepared for any accommodations that needed to be made.
Communicated with Gastroenterology office and anesthesia staff regarding patient needs.
Started and maintained IV access with aseptic technique.
Reprocessed endoscopes adhering to manufacturer and facility guidelines.
Education
Nursing
Lock Haven University
Clearfield, PA
05-2023
Skills
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Infection control measures
Medication and IV administration
Certification
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
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