Robert Anderson
Cape Coral
Summary
With a proven track record at Lee Health System, I excel in delivering compassionate care and advanced cardiovascular life support, showcasing strong clinical judgment. I've led by example in mentoring staff and enhancing patient safety, significantly reducing medication errors. I am capable of taking on the charge nurse position as well as seasoned floor nurse. My expertise in intravenous therapy and commitment to continuous professional development stand out in fast-paced medical-surgical units.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lee Health System
01.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Health Park Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Education
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Duke University
09-1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD05-1992
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Compassionate care
- Cardiac monitors
- Student precepting
- Trauma recovery
- Unit administration
- Clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Lee Health System
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Health Park Hospital
08.2005 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
Duke University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Montgomery College
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