Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Jackson , TN
09.2023 - Current
patient admission review; computer input
responsible for initial patient assessment; prescription verification, and updates
central venous catheter
patient rotation with doctors; reviewing and following orders; documentation; patient education
lab management
infection manager
vaccinations, titer auditing, and follow up
daily staff meetings
review patient/staff schedules
epidemiology/ATB/RCA
Critical Staffing-RN
West Tennessee Healthcare
Jackson, TN
03.2023 - 09.2023
performs initial patient assessment; confer with other shifts and departments to promote continuity of care
documents initial assessment; deliver patient care; monitors documentation of other personnel
coordinates and performs bedside care of patients; performs, assists, or delegates with skilled procedures
administers or supervises administration of scheduled and PRN medication, intravenous fluids, blood, and blood products
informs physician of patient;s arrival, general condition and pertinent physical and emotional findings, assists the physician with treatments, examinations, and/or patient rounds when indicated
performs as primary care giver, team leader, or charge nurse when assigned
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Placentia
09.2013 - 02.2022
charge nurse/clinical coodinator
Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment as needed for the dialysis unit.
Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
Bakersfield Endoscopy Center
Bakersfield
04.2012 - 09.2013
Educated families about endoscopic procedures and treatments available to their loved ones.
Managed emergency situations quickly and efficiently ensuring positive outcomes for the patient.
Instructed patients on proper nutrition prior to undergoing an endoscopic procedure.
Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on assessment results.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Administered intravenous medications and monitored their effects on the patient.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Heart and Leg Vascular Center
Bakersfield
02.2012 - 04.2012
Maintained a sterile field environment while preparing equipment for use in vascular laboratory procedures.
Assessed patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and blood pressure prior to, during and after procedure.
Instructed patients on post-procedure care instructions, ensuring that they understand the risks associated with their condition.
Monitored hemodynamic parameters such as ECG signals, pressures and oxygen saturation levels throughout the procedure.
Ensured proper documentation of all aspects of patient care according to established standards.
Administered conscious sedation to ensure comfort of patients undergoing endovascular interventions.
Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Initiated resuscitative measures in cases of emergency situations or adverse reactions to drugs or contrast media.