Patient-oriented Nurse with 40 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with progressive care nursing specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Cape Regional Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
RN
Nurses 24/7 - Travel Nursing
10.2021 - Current
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
RN
Cape Regional Medical Center
04.2008 - 12.2021
Same experience as previously listed in current position.
Student of Nuclear Medicine Technology at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May CourtStudent of Nuclear Medicine Technology at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court
Learning and Development Director at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May CourtLearning and Development Director at Cape Regional Medical Center, Cape May Court