Experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical and people skills. Excellent clinical and nursing skills. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of nursing with demonstrated 11 years of experience in healthcare. Caring professional with solid work ethic who performs well in high-pressure, fast paced environment. Certified Medical Surgical RN seeking position in hospital setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Thomas Jefferson University Hosptial Methodist Division
2301 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
10.2012 - Current
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 4-6 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Exhibit motivation and dedication by providing the highest quality of care to each patient.
Staff RN
St. Marys Medical Center
1201 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
07.2010 - 08.2012
Chronic patient care in Stroke Unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 5-6 patients per shift.
Develop and implement nursing care plans for patient admissions.
Reported changes in patients' condition and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention.
Charge nurse on Telemetry Unit. Oversaw average of 24 patients per shift.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Managed care for post-operative patients.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Staff RN
Temple University Hospital
3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
02.2006 - 06.2010
Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 6 patients per shift.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Telemetry Monitoring
Dispensed Medication
Collaborated with professional team and skillfully coordinated with doctors for efficient patient management and delivery of optimal treatment plans
Achieved expertise in physical assessment and efficient communication strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Diabetes Nursing
Capella University
Current
Bachelor of Science -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
2013
Diploma - Nursing
Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
2004
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
High level of autonomy
Fluent in Spanish
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Patient evaluation/intervention
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Thorough physical assessments
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Telemetry
Basic Life Support
ACLS
Care plan administration
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (2015-2017)