Patient-oriented Nurse with 25 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 surgical specialty.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Swedish American Hospital
07.1996 - 06.2022
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Verified patients had information necessary for ongoing care, providing guidance on diagnoses, management of medications, and prevention methods.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.