Qualified Kansas/Multi State Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Village
Lenexa, KS
05.2022 - 08.2022
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Overland Park, KS
04.2016 - 06.2017
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
Kansas City, MO
10.2007 - 11.2012
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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.
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Luke's Hospital
Kansas City, MO
11.2001 - 10.2006
Provided care to patients with a variety of conditions and acuity levels on all medical surgical units.
Cared for post kidney transplant patients on the end stage renal disease unit.
Delegated tasks appropriately using strong communication and time management skills.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Research Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
05.1999 - 11.2001
Developed plans of care individualized for each patient reflecting collaboration with with all members of the healthcare team.
Followed Infection Control, Standard Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
05.1999
Skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork and dependability
Time management and Stamina
Charge nurse and leadership
Urgent and emergent care
Excellent communication skills including the ability to calm and reassure patients and family members
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lakeview Village
05.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2016 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
10.2007 - 11.2012
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Luke's Hospital
11.2001 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Research Medical Center
05.1999 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rockhurst University
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