Nancy Parham RN BSN
Bullhead City,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, nurse management and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southwest Behavioral And Health Services/ORS
Bullhead City, AZ
10.2021 - Current
- Methadone administration services
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on substance abuse, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols associated with MAT services.
- Provided direct patient care, de-escalated patients with mental health issues and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse Supervisor/Case Manager Supervisor
Beacon Of Hope Hospice
Bullhead City, AZ
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in the field, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, and CNAs.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Completed initial assessments of patients to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Shift Supervisor
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, AZ
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwest Behavioral And Health Services
Bullhead City, AZ
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported them to the provider
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and adverse reactions
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and clinical service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, executed ordered testing and provided results to assigned provider.
- Delivered updates in patient status to provider, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on mental health diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease management and MAT services
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in HMS to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Medication administration for MAT services
Licensed Practical Nurse
Billet Home Health
Bullhead City, AZ
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMS to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 20 semi critical and stable patients each day with quality-driven support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Legacy Rehab And Care Center
Bullhead City, AZ
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Recruited, and trained support staff, providing direct supervision to support staff, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Supervised team of 6 CNAs and support staff daily
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 100-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 10 employees
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in HMS to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 25 sub-acute and acute patients each day with quality-driven support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ08.2020
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ09.2013
J.D. - Legal Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2004
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Law (Pre-Law)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ07.2000
Skills
- Employee Training Program
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Assessing Performance
- Nursing Assignments
- Work Assignments
- Staff management
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Administrative Staff Supervision
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Consultation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Compassionate and Caring
- Crisis Resolution
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Case Manager
- ACLS-advanced Cardiac Life support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Southwest Behavioral And Health Services/ORS
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor/Case Manager Supervisor
Beacon Of Hope Hospice
12.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Shift Supervisor
Kingman Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Billet Home Health
05.2017 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwest Behavioral And Health Services
09.2015 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Legacy Rehab And Care Center
02.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Practice
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Mohave Community College
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Mohave Community College
J.D. - Legal Studies
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Law (Pre-Law)
Arizona State University
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Case Manager
- ACLS-advanced Cardiac Life support
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