Nora Wininger
Vidor,TX
Summary
Compassionate, Texas State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 11 years experience delivering high-quality care to patient in Neurology, Orthopedics, and Med-Surg care units.
Advanced understanding of hospital functions. Development of comprehensive treatment and post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare practices. Committed to patient education and advocacy. Successful at providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Flexible hard worker ready to advance knowledge and contribute to team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christus Health
09.2012 - 10.2023
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Delivered care to 4-6 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards and implemented medical protocols and guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 20-bed medical-surgical unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08.2012
Skills
- Patient Care
- Taking vital signs
- Documenting vital signs
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- SBAR communication
- Diabetes management
>BLS CERTIFICATION
>TNCC CERTIFICATION
>Medical screening
>Patient monitoring
>IV and venipuncture certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong medical ethic
- Medication and IV administration
- Nursing Plan Development
- Patient discharging
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Intake and discharge
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Laparoscopic procedures familiarity
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Acute Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christus Health
09.2012 - 10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lamar University
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