Selina Strom
Holt,MI
Summary
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Orthopedic Surgical Unit 7 yrs, Medical Surgical Unit 4 yrs, Pulmonary/Nephrology Unit 4 yrs, Neuro/Stroke/ Telemetry Unit 11 yrs, Oncology/ Stroke Unit 1 yr, Orthopedic Surgical Unit 2 yrs.
Competent and knowledgeable medical professional with more than 29 years experience. Competency in computerized healthcare systems. Effective critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Seeking opportunities to utilize the nursing skills and knowledge acquired caring for patients.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
03.1995 - 04.2024
- 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 training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
600 N. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933Skills
- Patient Assessment/ Vital signs/ Condition monitoring
- Peripheral IV insertion and management
- Patient/ Family education, counseling and advocacy
- Electronic Medical Records Utilization/ Nursing Documentation and Charting/ Care Plan Development
- Acute and Chronic Disease management
- Diabetes management and nutritional education
- Mental Health nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- Palliative/ Hospice/ End of Life care
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care and Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Wound Care/ Wound VAC Systems
- Infection control measures
- Specimen collections/ Lab result monitoring
- Basic Life Support CPR/AED
- Telemetry monitoring/ Cardiac Rhythm interpretation
- Neuro/ Stroke assessment (NIHSS)/ Yale Swallow Evaluation
- Substance/ Alcohol abuse (CIWA)
- Seizure precautions and treatment
- Suicide Precautions
- Centrally Placed Catheters
- Chest tubes/ Pleurx catheters
- Ventilators/ BIPAP/ CPAP
- Nasogastric/ Gastrointestinal Tubes
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Fecal and Urinary Drainage Systems/ Ostomy and Suprapubic Catheter Appliances
Timeline
Registered Nurse
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
03.1995 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lansing Community College
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