Monitored vital signs, medication administration and treatments to ensure safety of patients.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma incidents.
Collaborated with physicians regarding changes in patient's medical plan of care during the shift.
Communicated with family members regarding patient conditions, test results, medications or treatments provided during the shift.
Performed competency assessments on new employees during their orientation period.
Educated patients and families about disease processes, medications and self-care management techniques.
Reviewed lab values and diagnostic tests results; notified physician if outside normal range.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Night Shift Float Registered Nurse
Arvada care and rehab
Arvada, CO
06.2020 - 07.2023
Overseed the night shift operations and ensure safe working environment for all personnel.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies and procedures.
Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss issues related to performance, safety and productivity.
Provided guidance on job duties and answered questions from team members.
Supervised daily activities of employees to ensure proper execution of tasks.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner within established guidelines.
Investigated any accidents or incidents that occurred during the night shift.
Coordinated with day shift supervisors regarding any unfinished tasks or problems that may arise during night shifts.
Addressed customers' concerns and questions and handled complaints.
Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
Created schedules and assigned jobs based on employee strengths and anticipated customer demand.
Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Assessed and monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in health condition.
Performed physical assessments of patients, including cardiac monitoring and respiratory treatments.
Administered medications and intravenous infusions as prescribed by physician.
Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiopulmonary arrests or unresponsive patients.
Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications, treatment plans and discharge instructions.
Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings for case discussions regarding patient care needs.
Monitored lab results for any abnormal values associated with a particular diagnosis or illness.
Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions based on established standards of practice.
Implemented infection control protocols throughout the shift to maintain a safe environment for both staff and patients.
Identified potential safety risks in order to prevent injury or harm in the work setting.
Utilized evidence-based practices when providing nursing care services.
Supported new staff members through orientation program development and training sessions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Night Registered Nurse
Center at Northridge
Westminster, CO
10.2019 - 03.2020
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
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.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
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.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Night Registered Nurse
Manor care of Boulder
Boulder, CO
11.2017 - 10.2019
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
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.
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.
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.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
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.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Night Registered Nurse
Villa at Sunny Acres
Thornton, CO
07.2017 - 11.2017
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
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.
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.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
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.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Accomplishments
Workplace
Note: This information is for general workplaces,
not healthcare facilities
What is MRSA?
MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)
is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria
Staph is commonly carried on the skin or in the nose
of healthy people and can sometimes cause infection
MRSA is resistant to treatment by certain antibiotics
Although the infection may start as a minor skin sore,
it can become serious, sometimes even fatal
MRSA infection
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What are the signs and symptoms?
Staph skin infections, including MRSA, usually start as
a bump on the skin that may be red, warm, swollen, full
of pus, or painful
They may look like a pimple, a boil,
or a spider bite
Photos of MRSA skin infections are
available at www.cdc.gov/mrsa/symptoms/index.html
How does MRSA spread?
MRSA usually spreads by touching infected skin
It
can also spread by touching materials or surfaces that
had contact with an infection (e.g., towels, clothing,
faucets, door knobs)
In what work settings is exposure to MRSA
most likely?
MRSA skin infections can occur in any work setting
However, certain factors make it easier for MRSA
to spread
These are the 5 Cs: Crowding, frequent
skin-to-skin Contact, Compromised skin (cut, scrape,
or rash), Contaminated items and surfaces, and lack
of Cleanliness
Workplaces where the 5 Cs are common include
schools and daycare facilities, dormitories, military
barracks, and correctional facilities
People who work with farm animals or pets may also
be at risk of MRSA infections from animals
Is it safe to work with someone who has a
staph or MRSA infection?
It is safe to work with them as long as their wound is
kept clean, dry, and covered
Who should be restricted from work?
Restrict workers with wound drainage (pus)
That cannot be covered and contained with a
clean, dry bandage or who cannot maintain good
hygiene practices, until the infection has healed
Restrict workers with active infections from
Activities where it is likely that others will contact
the affected skin, until the infection has healed
Restrict food handlers with a lesion containing pus
(such as a boil) or infected wound that is open and
draining unless it is covered in accordance with the
Food Code 2009 (www.fda.gov/FoodCode2009)
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Washing your hands stops MRSA
If I have MRSA, can I go to work?
Unless a healthcare provider says not to, most people
with MRSA infections can go to work
What can employers and supervisors do
to prevent the spread of staph or MRSA
in the workplace?
Show employees you care about worker safety
And health protection in the workplace by
promoting a culture of safety
Ensure the availability of washrooms and
Handwashing supplies
Encourage workers to practice good hand hygiene.
Ensure the performance of routine workplace
Housekeeping
Ensure that surfaces contaminated with MRSA
Drainage or blood are cleaned and disinfected
Ensure the availability of personal protective
Equipment and first aid supplies
How should surfaces be cleaned?
See www.cdc.gov/mrsa/environment for
information on environmental cleaning and
disinfecting for MRSA
Cleaners and disinfectants can be irritating and
associated with health issues such as asthma or
skin problems, so it is important to follow label
instructions and use them safely
How should potentially contaminated
laundry be handled?
MRSA can spread on contaminated items such
As clothing, uniforms, sheets, and towels
Wear gloves when handling potentially
Contaminated laundry, and wash your hands after
removing the gloves
Launder items in a washing machine with laundry
Detergent
Use the warmest water recommended
on detergent and clothing labels
Hot water helps
kill MRSA
Do not pack items tightly in the washing
Machine
They may not get clean, and MRSA
may not be removed
Machine dry completely
A dryer helps kill
MRSA
Air drying may not kill the bacteria
What if I suspect an MRSA skin infection?
First cover the area with a bandage and contact your
healthcare provider
This is especially important if
you have a fever as well as signs and symptoms of an
MRSA skin infection
Do not touch the sore or the pus
Do not try to drain
the pus yourself
This can make your infection worse
or spread it to others
How are MRSA skin infections treated?
Your healthcare provider may drain the infection and
prescribe an antibiotic
If you are given an antibiotic,
take all the doses, even if the infection is getting
better
Taking less than the full dose can make the
remaining bacteria more resistant to antibiotics
How can I prevent staph or MRSA skin
infections?
Wash your hands frequently.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when washing
Is not possible
Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered.
Avoid sharing personal items such as uniforms
Towels, or razors
Wear gloves or other personal protective
Equipment as appropriate
For more information on MRSA, see:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/mrsa/
http://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/
To receive documents or other information about occupational safety and health topics, contact NIOSH:
Telephone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
or visit the NIOSH website at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh
For a monthly update on news at NIOSH, subscribe to NIOSH eNews by visiting http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/eNews
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No
2013-112
January 2013
For information on handwashing, see:
http://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
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