Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mortan Plant North Bay Recovery Center
03.2011 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
St Anthony's Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2011
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05.2005
Skills
Microsoft Office
Patient Care Planning
Patient Counseling
Medical Screening
Evaluation
Addiction Counseling
Setting Up Referrals
Mental Health Care
Personal Care Needs
Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mortan Plant North Bay Recovery Center
03.2011 - Current
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse
St Anthony's Hospital
07.2009 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Rhode Island
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