Driven, hardworking and veteran Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. 34 Year record of success in nursing and desiring RN position with your facility.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
Beaver , PA
01.2017 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
RN Staff Nurse
East Liverpool City Hospital
East Liverpool, OH
12.1989 - 01.2017
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications and prevention methods.
Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.
Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
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