Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Driven Registered Nurse with 46 years of experience caring for patients within Hospital and Clinic setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets.
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MONIKA HAYNES
Registered Nurse
OAK HARBOR,WA
Summary
Work History
US Navy DOdOak Harbor, WA
Registered Nurse
06.2006 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and Corpsman on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions. As well as Corpsman.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- 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.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
- Delivered physician-ordered treatments and monitored responses to quickly spot complications and side effects.
- Assessed patients using comprehensive evaluation techniques and sound clinical judgment.
- Administered treatments, therapies and medication according to prescribed methods and protocols.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Deployed therapeutic communication and active listening and teaching to establish relationships with patients, families and health care team for optimum patient care.
- Supported successful administration of care plans by communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Recorded actions or behaviors of clinical significance in EMR system charts and kept physicians informed.
- Coordinated with patient and attending physician in facilitating discharge and continuing needs for home care or transfer to extended care facility.
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Championed new nursing care pathways and trends and improved health service to community.
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Administered local, inhalation or intravenous anesthetics to patients undergoing procedures.
Education
College of The DesertPalm Desert, CA
Associate of Science from Nursing
06.1974
University Overview
- Participated in [Activity], [Semester, Year]Volunteer Firefighter for 3 years
Chapman College Orange County
from Health Sciences
University Overview
San Jacinto CollegeHemet, CA
from Fire Science
University Overview
Skills
- Procedure Preparations
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Sick Visit Procedures
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Discharge
- Bi-Lingual in English and German
- Coordinating Referrals
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Counseling
- Or and ER Experience
- Ventilator Care
- IV and Venipuncture Certified
- Infant CPR Certified
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Staff Supervision
- IV Setup
- Emergency Procedures
- Newborn Education
- Emergency Response
- Seizure Management
- German Fluency
- Strong Medical Ethic
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Procedure Preparations
- Procedure Preparations
- Mobility Assistance
- Call Triaging
- ELNEC Training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Family and Patient Support
- Follow-Up Calls
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There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
US Navy DOd
06.2006 - 08.2017
College of The Desert
Associate of Science from Nursing
Chapman College
from Health Sciences
San Jacinto College
from Fire Science
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