Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a 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, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.
· Adept in computer documentation in Epic and Meditech.
· Comfortable placing IV catheters and starting and managing infusions.
· Maintain sterile technique during foley insertion.
· Able to accurately take patient histories, check vitals, assess the severity of a patient’s illness, and prioritize the most imminent concerns.
· Recognize if a patient codes or has a dangerous heart rhythm.
· Can maintain a level head, alert the response team, check pulse and breathing, and begin CPR appropriately.
· Fall risk protocols and proper safety measures.
· Comfortable with the various infection prevention and control measures.