Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical-surgical specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Of South Bend
08.2011 - Current
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Performed patient assessments and adjusted care plans accordingly.
Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Miller’s Merry Manor
05.2010 - 06.2011
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.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
CNA
Miller’s Merry Manor
05.2007 - 05.2010
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Relief Charge Nurse- Stroke Unit/Telemetry at Memorial Hospital of South BendRelief Charge Nurse- Stroke Unit/Telemetry at Memorial Hospital of South Bend