Dedicated Medical-Surgical / Telemetry / Cardiac Surgery Intermediate BSN-RN with over 8 years experience caring for patients and working within interdisciplinary teams in Level 1 Trauma hospitals. Well-versed in Joint Commission and Magnet standards and focused on maximizing patient safety while maintaining strict cost controls. Highly organized and proactive in managing patient needs from admission to discharge. Covid vaccinated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2022 - 06.2022
Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities
Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns
Worked closely with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff as part of unit team
Administered oxygen and monitored respiratory performance and stability
Managed patient flows for unit, handled admissions and processed discharge paperwork
Trained and mentored student nurses, interns and new graduates in proper procedures and care techniques
Monitored consistent use of aseptic techniques to protect against infection.
Registered Nurse
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
08.2019 - 02.2022
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Hospital
04.2018 - 08.2019
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing -
Rhode Island College
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Infectious disease control
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
IV drug therapy management
Seizure management
Medical assessment
Family and patient support
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), 2017 - Current
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2021 - Current
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