Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. 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
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health - St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
07.2000 - 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.
Was a Circulating nurse in the OR for 20 years
Kept count of all surgical instruments and sponges used during operations and procedures.
Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Performed preoperative assessments on patients and evaluated overall health.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Produce Clerk
Meijer
06.1992 - 08.1998
Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
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