RN
Russellville Hospital
RUSSELLVILLE, AL
1999 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on a 60-bed medical-surgical unit.
- Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Employed nursing best practices and clinical judgment to continuously evaluate patients' progress and employed intervention to achieve desired outcomes.
- Supported physicians completing patient examinations and procedures.
- Completed direct patient care tests to determine current conditions, responses and needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Ordered and stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Participated in continuing education programs including ACLS, PALS, continuing education seminars, and on-line education to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Currently participating in daily online lessons to learn Spanish, to better communicate with our Hispanic population.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to pre and post op patients in surgery department.