Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Acadia Vermilion Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Administer medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Perform patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
Respond to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
Explain useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
Provide direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions
LPN
J.MICHEAL MORROW MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
02.2017 - 05.2024
Followed isolation precautions and implemented infection control procedures
Provided behavioral and emotional support, companionship, and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Completed assessments on new admits including SNF patients
Safe medication administration including vaccines in accordance with MD's order and monitored results of treatment
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
03.2020 - 07.2021
Assessed new admits and imputed data in Cerna system
Reconciled new prescriptions and monitored lab results
Managed referrals to group homes, assisted with Medicaid/ Medicare applications
Facilitated group discussions on medication management and drug and alcohol abuse including the use of Narcan and safe needle disposal.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE NURSING -
SOUTH LOUISIANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2024
Skills
Well versed in delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively with patients of all socioeconomic backgrounds
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Delivers critical nursing care during high stressful periods with poise and confidence
Emergency Response
Data Collection
Strong skills in prioritizing tasks, time management, and exceeding organizational goals
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Acadia Vermilion Hospital
06.2024 - Current
LPN
COMPASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
03.2020 - 07.2021
LPN
J.MICHEAL MORROW MEMORIAL NURSING HOME
02.2017 - 05.2024
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE NURSING -
SOUTH LOUISIANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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