A Registered Nurse seeking a challenging and responsible position in the nursing field to expand my knowledge and experience while using my current skills and experience to positively affect the lives of others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Home Health
10.2022 - Current
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Consolidated Medical Staffing
09.2020 - 09.2022
Administered medication via oral, IM, and SubQ.
Performed physical assessment, body audit, wound care, continuous and bolus feeding daily.
Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Documented patient interactions and interventions in Point of Care.
Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
05.2021 - 05.2022
Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
CHW/CMA/LPN
Peach Tree Medical Center/Family Healthcare
01.2014 - 08.2020
Created and maintained provider schedules and templates utilizing NextGen and EPIC EMR system
Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Instructed patients in proper care and helped individuals take steps to improve or maintain their health
Provided patient care under the direct responsibility and supervision of a physician
Assisted in care and treatment of all patients (adults and pediatrics)
Maintained medical records, thorough and accurate in completion of reports and patient documentation
Referred client to community resources for needed assistance
Reviewed service plan and performed follow-ups
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
05.2022
License, Practical Nursing - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
08.2018
Certification, Community Health Worker -
Midland Technical College
Columbia, SC
03.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC
08.2013
Skills
Acute and Rehabilitative Care -Women Care -Home Visits -Patient/Family Education