Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Initiated review, revision and creation of operational policies within emergency department.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Headed clinical oversight to devise and establish policies, procedures and best practices in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Ordered all supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
Trained and qualified staff per board requirements as well as national, state and local regulations.
RN
Bay Area Home care
Tampa, FL
01.2016 - 09.2017
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
LPN
Gold care home health
Tampa, FL
11.2011 - 01.2016
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.