Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medely Agency
03.2023 - Current
Provides care for patients Post- procedures(Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) and colonoscopy.
Provide Post-Operative care to Orthopedic patients
Administer medication for pain as ordered
Document patient vital signs and physical assessment.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
Registered
Anesthesia Solutions
05.2021 - 12.2022
Registered nurse for over 30 years
Provided care for patients Post procedure((Lumbar and Cervical Epidural Steroid injection and Lumbar Rhizotomy.
Provided care for patients Post-operative Ear,Nose, and Throat Surgeries.
Administered medication for pain management as ordered.
Documented patients vital signs and physical assessment..
Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Healthcare Medical Center White Oak
11.2020 - 03.2021
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Provided care for vascular access patients, Post op ophthalmology Surgeries, Urological Surgeries. Gynecological Surgeries. Hernia Hiatal Repairs, Podiatry, Breast Surgeries and other General Surgeries.
Serve as a patient advocate by communicating Clinical concerns to other members to other members og the health Care team and by providing patient education and Discharge planning.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse/PACU Staff Nurse
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
02.1993 - 09.2020
Identified current and potential complex conditions, analyze trends and changes in patient's status. patients ranged from simple needs through complications with Chronic medical disorders: AIDS, Diabetes, Congestive Heart failure and End stage Renal Disease.
Post Anesthesia
Provided care for Vascular Assess patients, Post op Ophthalmology Surgeries, Urological Surgeries, Gynecological Surgeries, Hernia Repairs, Podiatry, Burn patients and Breast Surgeries.
Monitored patients during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Monitored and managed pain levels of post-surgical patients to reduce unnecessary opiate usage.
Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.1989
Skills
Perioperative Care
Vitals Assessment
Recording Vital Signs
IV Fluid Administration
Professional Development
Patient Education
Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
Patient Coping Mechanisms
Anesthesia Recovery
ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support(2021, BLS/CP R 2021
Team Building
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Medely Agency
03.2023 - Current
Registered
Anesthesia Solutions
05.2021 - 12.2022
Staff Registered Nurse, PACU
Adventist Healthcare Medical Center White Oak
11.2020 - 03.2021
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse/PACU Staff Nurse
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
02.1993 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Norfolk State University
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