Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty. 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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
10.2021 - Current
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Managed caseload of patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
Utilized software to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Staff Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
02.2020 - 09.2021
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
04.2022
RN Residency - Nursing
Ascension Seton RN Residency
Austin, TX
01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12.2019
High School Diploma -
Girls Secondary School
Imo State, Nigeria
08.1999
Skills
Operational Standards
Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Intramuscular Injections
Pain Management Techniques
Patient Interaction
Patient Intervention
Airway Management
Nursing Process
IV Administration
Therapeutic Procedures
Blood Product Transfusion
Training Junior Team Members
Infection Control Procedures
Monitoring Telemetry
Timeline
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
10.2021 - Current
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Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas
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