RICHARD HAMER
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
STAFF RN
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
06.1986 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO, TX06.1986
Skills
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Critical Care
Timeline
STAFF RN
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
06.1986 - Current
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO
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