OPAL Baxley
Hobbs,US
Summary
PROFESSIONAL-SUMMARY Charge Nurse with 13 years of clinical experience . Providing critical care to patients requiring immediate attention. Team leader and exceptional teacher practiced in supervising nurses and nursing assistants. Haven't worked as RN since 2013. Excited to get in a new field and learn as much as possible.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Lea Regional Medical Center
Hobbs, US
05.2009 - 09.2013
- Charting and documenting throughout the day any important changes or information given verbal, phone, email.
- Continuum of care coordination with multiple units, team work was necessitate
- Patient care was priority always make sure patient and family were informed and questioned answered
- Patient assessments every morning , give physicians all up to date information.
- Assisted new members of staff, with procedures or any needs that come up
- Administer medication per protocol
- Worked together with numerous members of the staff for the best outcome
- Team development and Visited all assigned patients at regular intervals, checking and documenting vital signs and patient conditions
- Prepared new admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Supervised medication administration for residents
- Interpreted diagnostic tests and formulated care plans
- Monitored and scheduled job assignments
- Documented and charted observations and data relating to clinical patient conditions
- Educated patients on conditions, treatment plans, special diets, and discharge instructions.
REGISTERED NURSE
American Medical Group
Hobbs, Nm
05.2004 - 06.2005
- Protected patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
- Performed routine procedures such as blood pressure measurements and administering injections
- Responded to incoming telephone calls and patient needs
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Prepared patients for physician examinations and treatments, answered questions and offered emotional support
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
- Immunized patients against common infections such as influenza and tetanus with routine vaccinations
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE
Lea Regional Medical Center
Hobbs, NM
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Collaborated with colleagues, supervisors, and coworkers to build and maintain effective, dynamic professional team relationships
- Consulted with supervisors and doctors to decide best treatment plan for patients
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs
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- Discharge planning
- Health education
- Care and discharge planning
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects
- Administered local, intravenous and inhalation anesthetics based on patient conditions and procedural requirements
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
- Monitored patients closely to spot problems and reported serious concerns to treating physicians for timely interventions
- Kept the unit efficient by organizing instruments, preparing rooms and restocking supplies
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patient vital signs
- Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients
- Educated patients, family members, and caregivers on conditions and treatment protocols to aid in compliance and improve outcomes.
- Conferred with RN to identify patient care needs and support and prepare patient admission, transfer or discharge.
- Contributed to achievement of established department goals and objectives by adhering to policies, procedures and quality and safety standards.
- Performed basic procedures and care activities to treat patient physical ailments and emotional needs and fostered collaborative relationship to identify causes, symptoms or explanations resulting in proper diagnosis and appropriate treatments.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Cared for patients in Number-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
Education
Associate In Applied Science - Science
NMJC
5419 Lovington Hwy05.2001
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Good Telephone Etiquette
Certification
LPN
RN
NURSING AWARD
NURSE OF YEAR DURING EMPLOYMENT
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Lea Regional Medical Center
05.2009 - 09.2013
REGISTERED NURSE
American Medical Group
05.2004 - 06.2005
GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE
Lea Regional Medical Center
05.2001 - 05.2004
Associate In Applied Science - Science
NMJC