Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient/inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aurora Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Nurse Extern/ CNA /Telemetry Technician
Aurora Medical Center
06.2022 - 12.2023
Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient.
Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
Participated in implementation of individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of health issues.
Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
Collaborated with nursing staff to devise treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens for testing.
Obtained vital signs and checked blood glucose levels of assigned patients.
Medical Assistant
TMJ and Orofacial Pain Treatment Centers of WI
02.2022 - 06.2022
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
CNA/MED TECH
The Legacy at St. Joseph's
07.2018 - 06.2022
Answer patient calls
Turn and move patients
Bathes and grooms patients
Gather medical supplies
Feeds patients and documents their food and liquid intake
Checks vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
Documents patient information
Stocks supplies
Transfer patients
Assist with medical procedures and treatments
Practices safety procedures
Wound care
Administrates medication to residents and signs out medication on the MAR