Nimai Hartfield
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in step down and medical surgical units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction. Focused on continuously driving innovation and improving patient outcomes. Dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse surgical histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated patients. Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations. Compassionate Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Skilled at developing comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
Columbus, OH
05.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV06-2000
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Needs Assessment
- Medical Recordkeeping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Mount Carmel Health System Inc.
05.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Northern Community College