Rose Meade
Cerulean,KY
Summary
Dependable RN trained to work in a fast pace, high-stress environment and stay calm under pressure, highly skilled in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, coordinating, and managing patient care in accordance with facility protocols. Track record of collaborating and communicating with families, patients, physicians and other health care providers to to achieve quality in patient care. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
RN Charge Nurse
Center at Cordera
01.2018 - 06.2018
- 80 bed skilled nursing facility, 1-20 Nurse patient ratio.Fluent with PCC, Provide care to patients with both acute and chronic ailments
- Such as patients with complex wound dressings, tube feeding, medication administration, rapidly , diabetes mellitus, total knee/hip replacement, cellulitis, amputation, cva, pvd, put, renal failure copd, emphysema,lobectomy, guillain barr syndrome, random finger sticks, international normalized ratio monitoring, medication monitoring/ reconciliation,document all findings in patient charts, collaborate with physicians any and all change in health status provide patient and family education.
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist/ Pre OP/ Post OP RN
MountainView Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Pre Screening for outpatient pain management facility at LCSC, job duties included going over files of upcoming patients and preparing them for surgery day as well as medication reconciliation and confirming with patients' their current medication list
- Providing patient education about medications that should be put on hold prior to surgery per MD orders
- Assess patients prior to surgery, ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and in order, take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure, Initiate IVs and ensure patients are informed about the procedure, assess patients pot-operative condition, monitor vital signs, log all findings in patients file, answer all patients questions and keep the comfortable, monitor patients for condition changes and report any changes to physician, perform intervention duties in case of any postoperative emergencies
Registered Nurse
WSi Healthcare Personnel
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Per diem position with Center At Cordera, fast paced nursing environment with 1-20 Nurse patient ratio
- Provided care to patients with both acute and chronic ailments
- Such as patients with complex wound dressings, tube feeding, medication administration, rapidly changing health status, diabetes mellitus, total knee/hip replacement, cellulitis, amputation, cva, pvd, put, renal failure copd, emphysema,lobectomy, guillain barr syndrome, random finger sticks, international normalized ratio monitoring, medication monitoring/ reconciliation, collaborate with physicians,provide patient and family education
- Per diem position with Audobon Surgical Center
- Provided postop surgical care
- Monitor level of consciousness, titrate oxygen, pain management, v/s monitoring, urinary output, urinary retention, ambulation and patient education
Registered Nurse
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Psychiatric unit nurses are usually assigned a caseload of patients and provide direct care to their patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress
- These nurses may also collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients
- Educating the patients' family about them the conditions and how to create a supportive environment for the patients to return to for long-term care and recovery are also common duties.responsible for maintaining a safe environment through the use of monitoring devices and restraining techniques where deemed necessary
- Psychiatric unit nurses provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures, as well as participating with patients where appropriate
- Psychiatric nursing also requires in some cases to provide medical tx as needed.
RN
RCM Health Care Services
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Conduct an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within the time frame specified by client facility's policies, procedures or protocols,Conduct ongoing assessments as determined by the patient's condition and or the facilities policy, procedures or protocols and prioritize accordingly
- Performed appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
- Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by the individualized plan of care
- Provide individualized education customized to patient's needs
- Document patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions, Maintain confidentiality in matters related to the patient, Provided tracheostomy, gastrointestinal care and maintenance, Administered medications subcutaneously, jejunal tube and by gastrointestinal tube,Provide care in non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to client or family.
RN
Wilson Care Group
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Short lived opportunity
- I am and will always be thankful for the time spent with this amazing company
- However, I resigned when I was able to find a company that was more conducive to my needs
- As I was in need of more hours than they were able to offer me at the time.
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
Chillicothe, OH04.2016
Skills
- Accuracy
- Adolescent care
- Administration of medications
- Care of gastrostomy tubes
- Blood glucose testing devices
- Communication
- Documentation
- Patient education
- Maintaining patient charts
- Patient assessment
- Evaluation patient monitoring
- Pediatric care
- Seizure precautions
- Infection control
- Insulin pumps
- Gtf
- Jtf
- Tracheotomy care
- Team work
- Time management
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Infection control measures
- Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medication Distribution
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR Systems
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency Response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- Diabetes management
- Insulin medication assistance
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Personal care needs
- Patient Relations
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Emergency Procedures
- Emotional awareness
- Data Collection
- HIPAA Education
- Emergency Care
- Administering immunizations
- Emotional Intelligence
- Health screening
- Cardiac Care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Acute care expertise
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Mobility Assistance
- Removing sutures
- Palliative care awareness
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Managing deadlines
- Mental Health Nursing
- Seizure Management
- Feeding Assistance
- At-risk patient care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Home Health Care
- Supply Restocking
- Evaluations
- Home care
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 09/15/2022
- Stroke
- RN, 09/2023,KY
Timeline
RN Charge Nurse
Center at Cordera
01.2018 - 06.2018
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist/ Pre OP/ Post OP RN
MountainView Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Western State Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
WSi Healthcare Personnel
06.2017 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
02.2017 - 06.2017
RN
RCM Health Care Services
08.2016 - 01.2017
RN
Wilson Care Group
07.2016 - 09.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ohio University
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