Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and comprehensive care coordination. Expert in patient assessments and compassionate care, significantly increasing patient safety and satisfaction. Thrives in team based settings with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered (Charge) Nurse
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environments and high-quality patient care.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered (Charge) Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oaklawn Hospital
10.2015 - 08.2017
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI
06.2010
Skills
Patient Assessments
Clinical judgment
Compassionate Care
Airway Management
Cardiac monitoring
Medication and IV administration
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Patient and family advocacy
Discharge Planning
Timeline
Registered (Charge) Nurse
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Registered (Charge) Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Oaklawn Hospital
10.2015 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Michigan University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Muskegon Community College
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