Experienced ICU Nurse of 12 years, bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
Monroe, MI
06.2021 - Current
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
ICU Registered Nurse
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
Monroe , MI
01.2012 - 06.2021
Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
Performed assessments of ICU patients' conditions, including vital signs, physical exams, laboratory values.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
Instructed new nurses on unit policies, procedures, equipment usage, medication administration.
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Tendercare Health and Rehabilitation Center
Taylor, MI
07.2011 - 12.2011
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tendercare Health and Rehabilitation Center
Taylor, MI
03.2009 - 07.2011
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 32 patients per day.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI
07-2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI
12-2008
Skills
Adaptable and Flexible
Documentation and Reporting
Healthcare Team Collaboration
Reliable and Responsible
Honest and Dependable
Coaching and Mentoring
Decision-Making
Quality Assurance
Problem-Solving
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse
Certified in BLS/ACLS, NIHSS and TCAR
Infection Prevention Coach
Med Sled superuser
Accomplishments
Nursing Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice for ICU, 2022
<ul>
<li>Obtaining demographic information, validating insurance, and receiving payment.</li>
<li>Answer and/or refer questions received from patients, visitors, and staff, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Ensure coworkers are properly trained in order to complete their job duties.</li>
<li>Verified insurance information and collected necessary documentation from patients.</li>
<li>Assisted in training new staff on registration protocols and systems usage.</li>
<li>Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.</li>
<li>Verified insurance and collected critical data elements to properly identify and bill patients.</li>
</ul> at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital<ul>
<li>Obtaining demographic information, validating insurance, and receiving payment.</li>
<li>Answer and/or refer questions received from patients, visitors, and staff, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Ensure coworkers are properly trained in order to complete their job duties.</li>
<li>Verified insurance information and collected necessary documentation from patients.</li>
<li>Assisted in training new staff on registration protocols and systems usage.</li>
<li>Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.</li>
<li>Verified insurance and collected critical data elements to properly identify and bill patients.</li>
</ul> at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital
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