William Edwin
Keyport,NJ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Robert Wood Johnson-Barnabas Health
02.1994 - Current
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army Reserve
02.1989 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans to cover necessary material.
- Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Adjusted instructional strategies according to student needs and understanding of material.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Medical Officer
U.S Regular Army Nursing Corp
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff.
- Completed patient referrals to other medical specialists.
- Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
- Assisted senior physicians and surgeons during assessments, examinations and surgical interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
Newark, NJ05.1994
High School Diploma -
Oberlin High School
Lawrence Tavern, St. Andrew, Jamaica, W.I.06.1984
Skills
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Chest Tubes
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
- Postoperative Complications
- PICC Lines
- Update Electronic Charts
- Administer Medication
Additional Information
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Deployment February 1990-May 1990
Timeline
Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Robert Wood Johnson-Barnabas Health
02.1994 - Current
Lieutenant Colonel
U.S. Army Reserve
02.1989 - Current
Medical Officer
U.S Regular Army Nursing Corp
01.1986 - 01.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University
High School Diploma -
Oberlin High School
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