Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and utilize my skills and experience to become a Rating Veteran Service Representative.
Assessed patient condition, vital signs and lab values to ensure safety during surgery.
Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions.
Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal care for patients.
Evaluated patient response to treatment plans and modified them accordingly.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient's medical record throughout the perioperative process.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Supervised processes and verified patient information to support patient care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Providence Centralia Hospital
Centralia, WA
07.2015 - 07.2020
Calculated and administered IV, oral and subcutaneous medications, monitoring for adverse side effects.
Educated patients and families to manage illness with post-treatment home care needs, nutrition, exercise programs and self-administration of medication.
Coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
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.
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Providence Centralia Hospital
Centralia, WA
06.2014 - 06.2015
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.