Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
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23 Years nursing experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Retired From Working
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2019 - 03.2023
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets,
physical activity levels and behaviors to understand
conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
Post Acute Medical Center
06.2009 - 03.2019
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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.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital
09.2006 - 05.2009
Worked in Interventional Radiology dept .Monitored patients when administered with conscious sedation. Patients monitored on blood pressure machine and ekg machine.
Education
GED -
Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TX
Skills
Patient Management
Wound Care
Diabetes Management
Preventive Health
Medication and IV Administration
Physical Assessments
Patient Monitoring
Seizure Management
Infection Control Measures
Insulin Medication Assistance
Feeding Pumps Understanding
Oxygen Saturation Standards
Medication Administration
Patient Discharge
Gastrostomy Tube Care
Retired 3/23
Retired from Spohn Shoreline. I loved my job as a nurse,I am axious and eager to get back to nursing.