Accomplished nurse offering more than 18 years' skilled expertise in healthcare possessing skills in clinical knowledge, effective communication, patient assessment and advocacy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2018 - Current
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Registered Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 03.2018
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florence Darlington Technical College
Skills
Preventative Health
Professional Telehealth relations
Discharge Planning
Post-Discharge Care Coordination
Electronic Medical Records
Well Visit Procedures
Family Education
HIPAA /OSHA Compliance
Patient Check-Ins
Call Triaging
Patient Evaluation
Medication Administration
Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Data Collection
Patient Assessments
Strong Clinical Judgment
Relationship Building
Infection Control Measures
High Level of Autonomy
Medication and IV Administration and Therapy
Certification
Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
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