Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Southwest General Hospital, showcasing expertise in acute care and emergency interventions. Leveraged strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Excelled in utilizing MEDITECH software and implementing evidence-based nursing practices, significantly improving care coordination and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Southwest General Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2020
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives .
Responded to patient emergencies, including code blues and rapid response situations.
Kept ventilator operating at prescribed levels.
Review post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, wound care, ostomy care, catheter insertion and airway management.
Delivered patient care, education and telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician’s orders and treatment plan.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Managed patient admissions, transfers and discharges while assigning tasks and handling conflicts or issues.
Decreased prevent lapses in licensure by closely tracking nursing qualifications and credentials and sending out reminders to nursing staff.
Effectively communicated with physicians to deliver information to patients on test results, treatment option and recommended procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing
11.2020 - 03.2021
Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID critical care units.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID patients.
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2019 - Current
Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Spire Healthcare
08.2021 - 10.2021
Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Snap Nurse
01.2022 - 03.2022
Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
Charge RN
Remington Transitional Care
01.2024 - Current
Assisted patients to maintain current understanding of conditions and presentations.
Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.