Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse II
Reading Hospital - Tower Health
West Reading, PA
02.2018 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and met treatment goals.
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Facilitated delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians and unit clerks.
Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO Joint Replacement Accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.