PIERRE J DENIS
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TENET CORP/ WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER
Boca Raton, FL
08.1995 - Current
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12-2020
Associate of Science - NURSING
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL07-2002
LICENSE - Real Estate
GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
TAMARAC03-2002
Associate of Applied Science - PRE-ARCHITECTURE
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
Oakland Gardens, NY06-1993
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- ADL Assistance
- Documenting vitals
- Taking vitals
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Licensed RN
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- FLUENT IN FRENCH, SOME SPANISH
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Ventilator care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Patient Discharge
Languages
French
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TENET CORP/ WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER
08.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science - NURSING
Broward College
LICENSE - Real Estate
GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE SCHOOL
Associate of Applied Science - PRE-ARCHITECTURE
Queensborough Community College of The City University of New York
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