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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Central New York Psychiatric Center
09.2016 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
12.2014 - 09.2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse - Charge Nurse
Correct Care Solutions
05.2013 - 12.2014
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 06.2012
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
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