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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pueblo Regional Center
Pueblo West, CO
11.2016 - 06.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
IDC 10 for charges of lab and treatment procedures
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
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
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Travel Nurse Solutions
Texas, Florida, Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico
03.2011 - 11.2016
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
St Mary Corwin Hospital
Pueblo, CO
09.2005 - 10.2010
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.