Experienced Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Amergis Healthcare-Contract at WI Veterans Home
Wauwatosa, WI
05.2023 - Current
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Resolved conflicts between members of the nursing staff in an effective manner.
Registered Nurse
The Bay at Burlington
Burlington, WI
06.2021 - 04.2023
Perform initial head to toe assessment upon admission, as well as assessments upon change of condition
Monitor vital signs and health conditions
Supervision of direct care staff to assure that the residents direct care needs are addressed
Prepared, administered, and documented medications as ordered by the doctor as well as calculated medication dosages
Collected samples for lab test
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge and reported changes in patient condition to ensure that issues requiring immediate attention were addressed
Assisted with the orientation of new staff to the unit
Administered tube feedings, wound care, foley catheter insertion and monitoring, and IV therapy
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Bay at Burlington
Burlington, WI
11.2020 - 06.2021
Monitor vital signs and health conditions
Assist in the supervision of direct care staff to assure that the residents direct care needs are addressed
Prepared, administered, and documented medications as ordered by the doctor as well as calculated medication dosages
Collected samples for lab test
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge and reported changes in patient condition to ensure that issues requiring immediate attention were addressed
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Crest Health Services
South Milwaukee, WI
02.2020 - 11.2020
Responsible for maintaining orderly medication cart, medication room, and accurate medication administration records
Observing, reporting, and documenting resident's change of condition, including physical and behavioral changes
Assist in the supervision of direct care staff to assure that the residents direct care needs are addressed
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge and reported changes in patient condition to ensure that issues requiring immediate attention were addressed
Prepared, administered, and documented medications as ordered by the doctor
Education
Associates degree - Nursing (RN)
Bryant & Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI
04.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Bryant & Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI
12.2019
Skills
Patient care management
Medication administration
Staff supervision
HIPAA compliance
SBAR communication
Certificationsandlicensures
BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 01/21
Paraeducator, Special Education at Amergis Healthcare Services / Maxim HealthcareParaeducator, Special Education at Amergis Healthcare Services / Maxim Healthcare