Mauna Rafus
Cornish Flat,NH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medication administration.
Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes. Highly qualified RN with broad experience in critical care, patient education, and team leadership.
Specialized skills include acute patient care, health assessments, and medical documentation. Notable strengths: superior communication abilities, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships within healthcare teams. Past work highlights include implementing quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and reduced readmission rates.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
DHMC Rheumatology Clinic
Lebanon , NH
07.2012 - Current
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Developed education materials to help explain various conditions and treatments to patients.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
RN
Nova Pro Nursing Agency
Tampa , FL
06.2012 - 09.2012
- See information above for same position.
RN, ICU
MAHHC
Windsor , VT
04.2003 - 06.2012
- Provided direct patient care in the ICU setting, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion and central line placement.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
- Combined role of ICU RN, Staff Educator, and Charge nurse of Med/Surg Unit to support the broad hospital staffing needs.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Evaluated laboratory results to determine patient response to therapy or medication changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient progress in electronic medical records system.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care by facilitating family meetings and providing support during difficult times.
- Actively participated in performance improvement initiatives within the ICU department.
- Served as a preceptor for new RN staff members by providing orientation on unit protocols and standards of practice.
- Received specialized training in critical care management techniques such as hemodynamic monitoring or ventilator management.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds involving physicians, nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
- Assumed charge nurse responsibilities when needed, including delegating tasks to other staff members.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life-threatening illnesses.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tube management.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
RN, Emergency Department
RN Network
01.2003 - 04.2003
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- See previous information
RN, Emergency Department
StarMed Staffing
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Traveled locally to RRMC ER, Franklin Regional ER, Med/Surg/ER/ICU @ VRH.
- See Previous information
RN Circulator
Alice Peck Day Hospital
Lebanon , NH
02.2000 - 01.2001
- Assisted surgeons during operative procedures.
- Maintained clear communication between operating room staff members.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists to ensure optimal patient care conditions were met.
- Participated in pre-operative meetings with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop a post-operative plan of care.
- Managed the recovery process of surgical patients in the post-anesthesia care unit.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatment plans and reported any changes or abnormal findings.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's health information, treatments and medications administered.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Provided assistance with patient transfer and positioning.
- Assessed patient condition and monitored vital signs.
- Initiated intravenous lines and blood transfusions as necessary.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly functioning and sterilized.
- Observed patients for any potential complications following surgery.
- Verified accuracy of medication orders prior to administering them.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
RN
Valley Regional Hospital
Claremont , NH
02.1999 - 01.2000
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RN, ICCU
DHMC
Lebanon , NH
02.1998 - 01.1999
- Please see previous experience
LPN/RN Vascular Access Team
DHMC
Lebanon , NH
02.1996 - 02.1998
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
LPN
VA Hospital
White River Junction , VT
02.1988 - 02.1996
- This was a shared position in the ER and Surgical Unit that I capitalized on to create a strong foundation in nursing and critical thinking.
- Please see previous experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents State University
Albany, NY02-1998
Nursing
NHTC LPN Program
Claremont, NH05-1987
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
Northfield, VTSkills
- Basic Life Support
- Health Promotion
- Compassion and Empathy
- Oncology Nursing
- Nurse Preceptor
Timeline
RN
DHMC Rheumatology Clinic
07.2012 - Current
RN
Nova Pro Nursing Agency
06.2012 - 09.2012
RN, ICU
MAHHC
04.2003 - 06.2012
RN, Emergency Department
RN Network
01.2003 - 04.2003
RN, Emergency Department
StarMed Staffing
03.2001 - 01.2003
RN Circulator
Alice Peck Day Hospital
02.2000 - 01.2001
RN
Valley Regional Hospital
02.1999 - 01.2000
RN, ICCU
DHMC
02.1998 - 01.1999
LPN/RN Vascular Access Team
DHMC
02.1996 - 02.1998
LPN
VA Hospital
02.1988 - 02.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Regents State University
Nursing
NHTC LPN Program
Associate of Science - Nursing
Norwich University
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