Dynamic registered nurse bringing 15 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced medicine settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High Risk Antepartum Staff Nurse
The Woman's Hospital Of Texas
Houston, TX
06.2008 - Current
Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
Assembled charts and processed paperwork and identification bands for patient information and identity.
Collected and analyzed blood, urine and tissue samples to support diagnoses of medical conditions and treatment planning.
Included family members and support system in patient treatment planning.
Developed treatment plans for individual patients, accounting for special needs of patient, physician diagnoses and recommendations and patient's desired outcomes.
Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Recorded patient care by maintaining detailed patient notes , including comments, tests, treatments prescribed and test results.
Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
Devised and modified individualized plans of care and communicated patient needs to supporting healthcare teams
Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
Provided direct patient care
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Reviewed physician orders and dispensed medication and treatment, participating in medication management to promote patient safety and effectiveness.
Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
Preceptor to new nurses starting in antepartum unit
Will serve as charge nurse or resource nurse when needed
Floated to post surgical units and postpartum units
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX
05.2008
Skills
Intravenous therapy
Acute care expertise
Patient and family advocacy
Collecting vitals
Oxygen saturation standards
Sanitation
Strong clinical judgment
Medication Administration
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Management
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Treatment Planning
Medical Records Management
Pain assessment
Insulin medication assistance
Asepsis standards
Patient discharge
Medication distribution
CPN and Meditech use
Postpartum care
Certification
Registered nurse, Texas Board of Nursing - June 2008
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at The Woman's Hospital of TexasRegistered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at The Woman's Hospital of Texas