Hardworking registered nurse offering 17 years of experience and looking for new long-term position with room for career development. Excellent leadership, time management and multitasking abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
SAVANNAH, Georgia
01.2019 - Current
$40.41 PER HOUR. 36-40 HOURS PER WEEK.
Noted each patient's condition prior to and during treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy.
Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
Advanced to charge nurse and supervised work performed by other RNs, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Patient Care Technicians.
Precepted new dialysis nurses to the different dialysis modalities.
Demonstrated working practices that included adherence to Infection Control standards, strict patient safety measures and HIPPA compliance.
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
LANDMARK HOSPITAL
SAVANNAH, GA
08.2015 - 11.2018
$32.50 PER HOUR. 36-40 HOURS PER WEEK
Responded to emergency situations with speed, and expertise to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Observed strict safety practices, infection control measures and HIPPA compliance.
Determined the need for restraints if the patient was a danger to self, as well as completed continuous assessment, intervention, and follow-up of patient status.
Home Health Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
SAVANNAH, Georgia
05.2014 - 08.2015
$30.00 PER HOUR. 36-40 HOURS PER WEEK
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Hinesville, GA
06.2012 - 01.2015
$25.00 PER HOUR. 40 HOURS PER WEEK
Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details and worked with interdisciplinary staff to assist the patient in their ongoing medical care.
Supervised and educated patients and their support team regarding dialysis treatment and continuing care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking home medication dosages, patients compliance and knowledge of their medications.
RN Staff Nurse
St.Joseph's/Candler Hospital
SAVANNAH, Georgia
05.2006 - 06.2012
$23.23 PER HOUR. 36-40HRS PER WEEK
Read and implemented physician orders, administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Educated patient and family members regarding treatment procedures, medication and the side effects, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
Educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Performed psychosocial and health assessment, planning, and evaluation of health care needs.