Highly-motivated nurse with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Apple Rehab
Plainville, CT
10.2023 - Current
Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
Supervised licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Charge Nurse
JGS Lifecare Nursing Home
Longmeadow, MA
08.2022 - 09.2023
Administering medications
Patient assessments
Completing resident admissions and discharges
Patient education and care planning
Provides direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents
Participating in unit or center meetings and interdisciplinary care planning meetings
Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
Practices proper infection control and prevention
Delegating appropriate tasks to aides
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Hartford
01.2018 - 01.2022
Typing prescriptions obtained from doctors
Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Covid testing/ administering vaccinations
Educating on the importance of medication compliance
Educating patients on possible side effects and benefits of being vaccinated
Consulting with Doctors to obtain prescriptions
Maintaining HIPPA guidelines
Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
Nursing Student
Baystate Hospital
Springfield, MA
01.2020 - 01.2022
Following dietary guidelines
Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system
Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate., according to established protocols.
Demonstrating full patient assessment
Administering medications
Educating patients on prescribed medications,
Giving report to clinical leader
Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
Education
High school Diploma -
Pathways to Technology
Bachelors of Science and Nursing -
American International College
Skills
COVID Testing (CVS Pharmacy)
Vaccine Certified (CVS Pharmacy)
CPR certified
RN License for State of CT
Patient Advocacy
Medication Administration
Staff Supervision
Patient Vital Sign Monitoring
Certification
Registered Nurse License for the State of CT, #207567
Awards
Honor Roll (Maintained A's & B's)
Deans List
Training
Capital Workforce Partners
STEM Science Program Participant
Volunteer Experience
Participated in Community Service Day by cleaning up at Keeney Park
Participated in Baked Sales
Participated in cleaning homeless shelters
Served food to homeless on Thanksgiving Day at American Legion