Registered Nurse with 15+ years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nightingale Nurses
01.2021 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
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.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
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.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
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.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Registered Nurse
Regency Hospital
05.2013 - Current
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Managed care for post-operative patients
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Closely monitored acute conditions
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD, TBI and pneumonia
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Trained new staff on quality control procedures
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted patients with daily functions
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsonʹs, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease
Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Registered Nurse
Parma Community General Hospital
02.2008 - 04.2013
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
Managed care for post-operative patients
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Closely monitored acute conditions
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmia, asthma, COPD and pneumonia
Developed and implemented nursing care plans
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
Trained new staff on quality control procedures
Followed infection control procedures
Assisted patients with daily functions
Monitored fluid intake and output levels
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinsonʹs, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer and Alzheimer's disease
Assisted doctors with non-invasive procedures
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
Patient Care Assistant II
Parma Community General Hospital
05.2001 - 12.2007
Performed EKG's
Inserted/removed Foley catheters
Obtained accuchecks
Obtained/reported vital statistics
Recorded dietary intake
Measured and recorded input/output
Provided personal hygiene for patients
Documented patient information via computer
Applied/removed simple sterile dressings
Provided a therapeutic environment for patients
Managed delegated tasks of patient care for up to 13 patients
Performed clerical duties
Answered/transferred phone calls
Relayed important messages in a timely fashion
Read and entered physician's orders into computer.
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