Trudy German
Summary
I desire a position in the healthcare industry that will allow me to utilize my diverse education, leadership and decision-making skills while supporting a company’s stated vision or mission statement. As a new graduated registered nurse with many years experience as certified nursing assistant, my experience will be an advantage for any healthcare position.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
01.2019 - 10.2024
Registered nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment and examination of patient.
- Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal, assess condition of patient and responds appropriately.
- Makes beds, bathes and feeds patients.
- Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocol.
- Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
- Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
- Completes required hospital orientation at assigned hospital.
- Floats among various clinical services (where qualified and competent).
- Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
- Performs duties under the direct clinical supervision of the assigned client.
- Safeguards confidentiality of patients and client.
Registered nurse
Kindred healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assess persons requiring rehabilitative services including patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic knee and hip replacements and amputation, and persons suffering debilitation from medical and surgical conditions.
- Performs continued post-operative care for patients with orthopedic and cardiovascular procedures to include wound and drain management. Pain will be monitored through assessment, appropriate and timely medication, followed by clear and concise documentation.
- Coordinates the multidisciplinary rehabilitative care of patients, and participates as a member of the rehabilitation interdisciplinary team. Contributes information specific to the patient s response to education, medication therapy, pain control, skin condition, bowel/bladder training, and discharge planning.
- Encourages and instructs patients to do as much for themselves as possible, within safe guidelines. Such as: Assisting patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL s), socializing with others, and getting out of bed for meals.
- Provides rehabilitation education for the orthopedic, spine, neuro, stroke, cardiac, and oncology patient on safe and effective use of medical equipment, proper body mechanics, mobility, transfer, ADL s, and home safety.
- Provides care and education congruent with age related needs for patient’s ages 18 through older adult populations with specific rehabilitation needs.
- Serves as patient advocate collaborating with the Social Worker and Physicians for the rehabilitation patient s needs related to re-entry into the community.
- Is proficient with the FIM (Functional Independent Measures) scoring system for Acute Rehab.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist/Willowbrook
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assist and provide with quality nursing care to all patients; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for patients, and provides support to the patients according to their care plan, Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the patients’ needs and preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Staffing Network
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment, Fully understands all aspects of patients’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse, Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of patients’ rights, Assists in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems, Protects the personal belongings of each resident, including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ultra Staff
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assists and escorts residents for appointments such as at the beauty shop or attending activities or church services. Participates in activities and functions as directed, Practices careful and efficient use of supplies and linen and follows established charge procedures for resident charge items, Completes certified nursing assistant records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies, Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled materials, Walks extensively to and from various locations of the unit while making rounds and transports residents within the facility, Promotes a homelike environment for residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate licensed nursing personnel, Provides care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas, Answers residents’ call bells promptly and courteously, Performs various tasks assigned by the charge nurse, including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens, Assists with orienting residents and their families to the nursing home on admission and to the unit when transfers occur, Lifts, moves and transports residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention, Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
Education
ACLS/CPR - undefined
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
01.2013
Associate of Arts - undefined
Houston Community College
01.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Continental Academy
Coral Gables, FL01.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant Course - undefined
Arizona01.2001
Skills
- Over ten years experience in hands on Patient Care
- Substantial clinical, customer service and communication, verbal and writing skills
- Highly skilled in maintaining a safe environment for patients of all ages as well those of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents and developing a patient’s care plan; with thorough understanding of taking vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and documentation in EMR
- In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, infection control standards, and policies and procedures
- Proven record of maintaining the patient’s medical history
- Highly skilled in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff with demonstrated ability to perform well in emergency situations, while maintaining comfort and privacy of patients
- Hands-on experience in transcribing, documenting, and transmitting RN or physician orders and other relevant information; with demonstrated ability to answer phones and provide information to patients and families
Awards
Dean’s List, President’s List
Clinical Experiences
- Fundamental in Nursing
- Stone Oaks Nursing Home, San Antonio, Texas
- Provided high quality nursing and customer care at busy nursing facility, Collaborated effectively with an interdisciplinary team to assure first-rate treatment to patients, Supported nursing staff during procedures to promote optimal patient outcome, and interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff.
- Health Promotion & Maintenance and Health Assessment
- Performed total patient assessments including neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal, Assisted in collecting pertinent data for evaluation and prioritization of patient needs and provided friendly, efficient customer service to all patients, families and medical staff.
- Adult Health I
- Tyler County Hospital, Woodville, Texas
- Assisted the nursing staff with the education of patients and their families on disease processes and medical-surgical procedures, and Assisted in collecting pertinent data information in regards to the patient’s intake and output.
- Mental Health Nursing and Childbearing Family
- Houston Northwest Hospital and Cypress Creek Hospital, Houston, Texas
- Cared for prenatal and postpartum patients and their newborns, assisted nursing staff with providing comprehensive well woman care and family planning information, observe and participate in residents meeting in a mental facility.
- Pediatric Nursing and Nursing Theories & Research
- The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, Port Arthur, Texas
- Collaborate with team members during patient care, Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers, and Observed the process of preparing chart notes and other documentation into a computer data-base, and Assisted nursing staff with provided counseling on nutrition, exercise, and medication and home safety.
- Adult Health II
- Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, oncology and medical-surgical floors, Handled medication administration, dressing changes, IVs and all other aspects of nursing care.
- Leadership & Management and Community & Public Health in Nursing
- Buena Vida Continuing Care & Rehabilitation Center, San Antonio, Texas
- Assisted clients with personal care needs, Handled medication administration and dressing changes, communicating with clients, health care team members, and families of clients, assisting with daily living activities such as mobilizing, eating, and toileting and showering
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare
01.2019 - 10.2024
Registered nurse
University of Texas Medical Branch
01.2015 - 01.2019
Registered nurse
Kindred healthcare
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist/Willowbrook
01.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ultra Staff
01.2006 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Staffing Network
01.2003 - 01.2011
ACLS/CPR - undefined
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Arts - undefined
Houston Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Continental Academy
Certified Nursing Assistant Course - undefined
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