Rosemarie Steed
Leander,Texas
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in healthcare environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatment advancements.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up instructions for patients and their families.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to ensure timely administration of medications, treatments, and procedures.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by effectively delegating tasks to ancillary staff according to the scope of practice guidelines.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Facilitated efficient discharge planning with case managers, social workers, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment plan.
- Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Patient Care Technician III (PCT) Float Pool/Cardiac Monitor Tech
St. David Round Rock Medical Center
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Provided accurate documentation of patient information for timely communication with medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responsible for monitoring heart rates and rhythms and alarms to detect abnormal pattern variances and interpretation of monitor slips for every patient according to policy and procedure
- Measuring strips using calipers and print out telemetry strips and delivering them to assigned units within the hospital
- Communication with nurses on the floor and other units within the hospital for rhythm changes and other issues concerning cardiac related problems
- Printed and interrupted cardiac rhythms every twelve hours for patient chart as well as with each admissions and discharges
- Entering and discharging patients from telemetry
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment; troubleshooting equipment problems identifies as necessary
- Answer phones and transfer calls to appropriate areas in a timely professional manner
- Assisted in the training of new Monitor Technicians, promoting a cohesive team environment and efficient workflow.
Patient Care Technician II (PCT/CNA)
St. David North Austin Medical Center
07.2013 - 12.2015
- Compassionate and understanding of patient needs and complaints
- Proficient in computer programs used in chart keeping
- Understanding of all confidentiality regulations and privacy codes
- Great communication skills with patients and families
- Exceptional time management and prioritizing skills
- Monitors and records patients' vital signs, blood sugar or glucose, intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines and as directed
- Assisted patients with essential activities required for daily living such as helping them with meals, transferring patients using assistive devices, bathing, grooming and dressing.
Environmental Services I (EVS Tech I)
St. David North Austin Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Provide customer service and satisfaction to patients while they are in the room
- Daily Cleaning
- Supplying of all areas depending on schedule established by EVS Department Director and managers
- Stocking supplies
- General duties include: Mopping, vacuuming, and disinfecting all surfaces in patient rooms and other areas of hospital.
Public Area Attendant/Lobby Attendant
Hyatt Regency Austin
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the hotel lobby and other hotel public areas
- Deliver and place requested items by guests to the guest rooms
- Excellent communication skills as well as superior guest service abilities
- Multiple awards for exceptional customer service
- Provides detailed reports to management and engineering as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Austin, TX04.2024
Professional Nursing -
Austin Community College
Austin, Texas12.2021
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Computer Education
Holy Angel University
Angeles City, Pampanga04.2005
High School Diploma -
Angeles City National High School
Angeles City, Pampanga04.2004
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Nursing Documentation
- Data Collection
- Vaccine administration
- Care Planning
- Intravenous therapy
- Compassion and Empathy
- Team Coordination
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Precepting staff
- Student Precepting
- Medication and IV administration
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Education
- Discharge Planning
- Basic Life Support
- Central Line Management
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Team
- Direct Patient Care
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Safety Protocols
- Blood Products Administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- ONS Provider
- BLS (CPR and AED) Certification
- Telemetry and monitoring
- EKG
- Basic Phlebotomy
- Intro for Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) in Acute Care
- Patience Care Technician (PCT) Intensive Program
Memberships
- American Nurses Association
- Sigma Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician III (PCT) Float Pool/Cardiac Monitor Tech
St. David Round Rock Medical Center
12.2015 - 02.2022
Patient Care Technician II (PCT/CNA)
St. David North Austin Medical Center
07.2013 - 12.2015
Environmental Services I (EVS Tech I)
St. David North Austin Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2013
Public Area Attendant/Lobby Attendant
Hyatt Regency Austin
06.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Professional Nursing -
Austin Community College
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Computer Education
Holy Angel University
High School Diploma -
Angeles City National High School
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- ONS Provider
- BLS (CPR and AED) Certification
- Telemetry and monitoring
- EKG
- Basic Phlebotomy
- Intro for Patient Care Technician (PCT/CNA) in Acute Care
- Patience Care Technician (PCT) Intensive Program
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