I am a hard-working dependable person interested in securing a position where I will be able to contribute my extensive work experience and skills to my full potential and our mutual benefit.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Evening Charge Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Direct care of mental health patients, report /update patients' behavior status, maintain/document patient care.
Update mental health patients progress, chronic disease teaching and management.
Responsible for assessment, care plan development, crisis intervention, and the management/care of psychiatric patients.
Supervise staff, formulate treatment plans, set goals, and evaluate patients.
Provide teaching for patients and families, brief therapy, administer psychiatric testing/evaluations.
Implemented plan of care consistently, effectively and cost-efficiently with focus on resident-centered outcomes by utilizing available resources and discharge planning.
Supervised and delegated tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants and Certified Medical Technicians to assist with professional development of support staff.
Case Coordinator/ Lead Staff
Olidia Care/Pediatric Home
01.2009 - 01.2013
Skilled in working with children with acute and chronic health problems on vent, tracheotomy, G. Tube, NJ/NG tubes, Foley catheters and coordinating their cares/ medical appointments.
Charge Nurse/ Preceptor
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center
01.2010 - 12.2010
Supervising nursing staff and monitoring their needs.
Coordinate daily administrative duties, including scheduling.
Managing nursing assignment, and patient care.
Overseeing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Building charge/RN shift supervisor
Bethel care center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Primary nursing care provider to residents on the ventilator unit and oversees the nursing care on the unit.
Work interchangeable as shift supervisor on the evening and night shift serving the 2nd, 3rd and the 4th floors.
Oversee and coordinate duties of nursing and non-nursing staff and residents during the shift.
RN acute unit
Extended care New Brighton
01.2009 - 12.2009
Skilled in management of patients with varying needs such as post-operative, palliative, acute and chronic pain management.
Direct support professional
Howry Residencies Services, St. Paul, MN
01.2006 - 12.2006
Assist residents with TBI and dementia with personal care, directing them in activities of daily living, and create a supportive living environment; administer medication and chart daily medical/ social activities.
I worked in the double capacity of Nursing Assistant/TMA and Spiritual Care Giver.
Directed nursing care for at least 10 residents in the dementia care unit under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
Communicated both physical and emotional changes exhibited by residents to the nurses.
Provided both physical and emotional services to the residents on palliative care.
Provided bed side spiritual services to residents on palliative care and their family members.
Organize bedside memorials and church services for the residents that their families needed for funeral services.
Home health care giver
Capstone Service, St Paul, MN
01.2003 - 12.2003
Assists disable and mentally challenged adults with personal care, activities of daily living, and also created a supportive environment for them; administer medications and chart daily medical/ social activities; prepare healthy meals and perform light housekeeping duties.
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