Dedicated Telemetry Nurse proudly offering more than four years expertise in the healthcare field. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Practice Coordinator
Saint Agnes Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Coordinated staff training sessions to improve customer service skills and increase job satisfaction.
Established partnerships with local healthcare providers to offer comprehensive services for patients within the community.
Maintained a clean, organized, and welcoming office environment for patients and staff members alike.
Improved staff communication and collaboration with the implementation of a centralized information system.
Provided exceptional customer service through active listening techniques, empathic communication methods.
Coordinated continuing education opportunities for staff members to stay current with industry standards and best practices.
Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Saint Agnes Medical Center
12.2020 - 02.2023
Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
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.
Cared for patients, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Oncology Nurse
Saint Agnes Hospital
08.2019 - 12.2020
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support
Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation
Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Dycora Transitional Health Care
06.2018 - 08.2019
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Documented patient information obtained from interviews
Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges while assigning tasks and handling conflicts or issues
Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, catheter insertion and airway management
Advocated for patients by communicating their care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions met their goals for treatment and identifying insurance coverage
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Coordinated with physicians to inform patients on test results, treatment options and recommended procedures
Performed physical assessments, charted all interactions
Developed healthcare plans for patients
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action
Maintained accountability for controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule
Maintained the highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for the rehabilitation unit
Identified opportunities to improve processes and treatment, making recommendations to improve care and outcomes
Assessed patients, ordered preliminary tests, and charted all changes, medications and issues
Scheduled patient admissions and discharges
Provided complete care to patients, including physical assessments, medication and IV administration
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dycora Transitional Health Care
04.2016 - 06.2018
Complied with all specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision
Supported various patients with mobility and ambulatory care
Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tales or equipment
Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement
Observed patient responses and input updates into the computer system
Supported patients' daily living needs, including feeding and bathing
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize problems
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
Coordinated and ensured safe patient living environment and assisted with daily living activities
Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
Clinical Instructor
Dr. Shyam Lal Thapar College Of Nursing
04.2013 - 02.2014
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for nursing programs.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes, and clinical logs.
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Cardiac Nurse
Hero Dayanand Medical College And Hospital
06.2012 - 04.2013
Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 5-6 patients daily.
Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Instructional Design & Curriculum Developer at Fresno City College ProfessorInstructional Design & Curriculum Developer at Fresno City College Professor