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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Provided targeted care and treatment to critical, intermediate, and low acuity neonatal patients.
Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital
06.2020 - 04.2023
Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
Fostered caring, compassionate and respectful care environment by treating every patient with professionalism.
Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Implemented identified treatment plans for patients to maintain stable conditions and achieve reasonable improvements.
Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Delivered outstanding patient care in neuroscience critical care, intermediate, and acute unit areas.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Provided targeted care and treatment to stroke patients.