Santanial Rush
Alamo Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
DYERSBURG,TN
2
years of professional experience
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with strong skills in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Known for delivering compassionate care and accurate documentation, aiming to improve patient outcomes through effective collaboration within healthcare teams.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
2 Years 2 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in patient care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams for comprehensive treatment strategies.
- Educated patients and families on post-care instructions to promote recovery and prevent complications.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records for accurate reporting and continuity of care.
- Provided wound care and assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and mobility.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient interactions and safety protocols, fostering a supportive environment.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations to maintain a safe facility.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree
No Degree
No Degree
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Geriatric care
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
ADL assistance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alamo Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
CONTINENTAL ACADEMY
High School Diploma
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BLACKHAWK COLLEGE
No Degree
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Indian Hills Community College
No Degree
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EATERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
No Degree
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