Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, MDS Coordinator
LifeBrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
Danbury, NC
2023.02 - Current
Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
Conducted assessments to determine the resident's functional and cognitive abilities, as well as their level of care needs.
Performed data entry functions associated with entering information into computer systems used for tracking and monitoring purposes.
Ensured that changes made to an existing plan of care corresponded with appropriate changes made on the corresponding MDS form.
Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
Hospice Nurse
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
Pilot Mountain, NC
2022.09 - 2023.02
Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments administered, medications given.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Attended regular staff meetings with interdisciplinary team to review policies and procedures regarding patient care.
Registered Nurse
LifeBrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
Danbury, NC
2020.04 - 2022.09
Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
Utilized evidence based practice guidelines when making decisions regarding patient care needs.
Incorporated cultural diversity into all aspects of patient assessment and management strategies.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC
2018-12
Skills
Compassionate Care
Documentation
Direct Patient Care
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Patient and Family Advocacy
Delegation and Motivation
Time Management
Problem-Solving Abilities
Professionalism
Patient Education
Adaptability
Certification
Registered Nurse 4/2019
ACLS 04/2021
BLS 9/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, MDS Coordinator
LifeBrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
2023.02 - Current
Hospice Nurse
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care
2022.09 - 2023.02
Registered Nurse
LifeBrite Community Hospital Of Stokes
2020.04 - 2022.09
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Registered Nurse 4/2019
ACLS 04/2021
BLS 9/2022
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