Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN PACU
BASC
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Staff RN PACU
Elliot Hospital
12.2004 - Current
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Staff Registered Nurse
TJUH-Methodist Hospital
04.2001 - 10.2004
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
RN Staff Nurse Surgical ICU
Washington Hospital Center
01.1998 - 04.2001
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
05.1997
Skills
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Timeline
Staff RN PACU
Elliot Hospital
12.2004 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
TJUH-Methodist Hospital
04.2001 - 10.2004
RN Staff Nurse Surgical ICU
Washington Hospital Center
01.1998 - 04.2001
Staff RN PACU
BASC
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Vermont
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