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PATRICIA OBERMAN

Lovelock,NV

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience with geriatric nursing, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments ,ability to enhance patient outcome,s through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement while mentoring new staff and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE

HUMBOLT GENERAL HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 02.2024
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

REGISTERED NURSE

PERSHING GENERAL HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
01.2013 - 05.2021
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

REGISTERED NURSE

GENESIS HOME HEALTH
03.2013 - 11.2020
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

REGISTERED NURSE

HOME HEALTH SERVICES OF NEVADA
07.1992 - 04.2011

Admission and discharge of patients

  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

REGISTERED NURSE

LOVELOCK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
08.1998 - 02.2003

Intake of new inmates into the facility

administration of medications to inmates on the yard as well as locked down units

implement nurse sick call and man down incidents during night shift and weekends

addressing inmate medication renewals, distribution of medications to inmates, scheduling appointments with provider

ensuring protocols followed during suicide watch as well as maintaining safety of all staff and security members

  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

REGISTERED NURSE

PERSHING GENERAL HOSPITAL
09.1992 - 08.1998
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.

Education

No Degree - DIPLOMA NURSING

S.I.A.S.T
SASKATOON SASKATCHEWAN
07-1991

High School Diploma -

PREECEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
PREECEVILLE SASKTCHEWAN
06-1985

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation and charting
  • Insulin medication assistance glucose testing
  • Diabetes management
  • Chart documentation using care facts,, point click care and oasis assessment
  • Omnicell medication administration
  • Collecting vitals

Timeline

REGISTERED NURSE

HUMBOLT GENERAL HOSPITAL
06.2021 - 02.2024

REGISTERED NURSE

GENESIS HOME HEALTH
03.2013 - 11.2020

REGISTERED NURSE

PERSHING GENERAL HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
01.2013 - 05.2021

REGISTERED NURSE

LOVELOCK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
08.1998 - 02.2003

REGISTERED NURSE

PERSHING GENERAL HOSPITAL
09.1992 - 08.1998

REGISTERED NURSE

HOME HEALTH SERVICES OF NEVADA
07.1992 - 04.2011

No Degree - DIPLOMA NURSING

S.I.A.S.T

High School Diploma -

PREECEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
PATRICIA OBERMAN