Patient-oriented Nurse with 18 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and 6 years of Vascular Access nursing. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical-surgical and vascular access specialties.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hospital
09.2018 - Current
Applied critical thinking skills during vascular access device selection process to achieve best outcomes for patients.
Assessed patients for best vascular access options and developed best plan of care for patients.
Placed PICC and midline catheters using Micro Seldinger Technique (MST) for best results.
Provided compassionate and caring nursing services while implementing plan of care for each patient and collaborated with healthcare providers to document outcomes.
Provided basic and advanced vascular access for patients, following accepted nursing practices, policies and procedures and physician's prescriptions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Placed peripheral IV's using ultrasound guidance.
Help to facilitate and promote the Vascular Access team.
Clinical Support Nurse
Jefferson Abington Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2018
Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Shared nursing knowledge with nursing staff to improve their skills.
Answered questions pertaining to nursing care, procedures, and hospital policies.
Assisted nurses at the bedside with clinical procedures.
Taught monthly IV course to new nurses during the orientation process.
Inserted peripheral IV's.
Participated in Nurse Education committee and IV committee.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Abington Hospital
10.2003 - 09.2014
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.
Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
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.
Home Care Registered Nurse
Abington Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2003
Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as wound vacs, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Elkins Park Hospital
08.1999 - 05.2002
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.
Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
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.
Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.