Results-driven RN Night Shift Manager with expertise in patient assessments, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective training and mentorship of nursing staff.
Work History
RN Night Shift Manager
6 Years 2 Months
Owsley County Health Care Center | 08.2020 - Current
Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies.
Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 6 Months
Lee County Care and Rehabilitation Center | 01.2019 - 07.2020
Implemented infection control protocols that improved compliance rates among nursing staff, enhancing overall facility safety.
Coordinated with management to identify areas for process improvement, driving initiatives that increased patient satisfaction scores.
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
1 Year
Jackson Manor Nursing Home | 12.2018 - 12.2019
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College | Hazard, KY | 05-2018