Daniel Gardner
OU Medical Center
LEXINGTON,SC
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse skilled in medication administration, patient assessments, and infection control. Committed to enhancing patient recovery and safety through effective education and advocacy.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 3 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately.
- Maintained accurate medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and safety standards.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Maintained accurate medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in coordinating patient care activities to enhance workflow efficiency.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 8 Months- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
2 Months- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Maintained accurate medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse
7 Months- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Maintained accurate medical records while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, documenting findings accurately.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years 1 Month- Administered medications and treatments under physician supervision, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff of critical developments.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, contributing to tailored patient treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and improve health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
IV medication administration
IV placement
Medication administration & management
Direct patient care
Chemo certification ONS
Patient education
Family advocacy
Infection control
Tele med surg since 2021
Patient assessments
Documentation and charting
Clinical judgment
Wound care
Compassion and empathy
Patient monitoring
Professional bedside manner
Certification
BLS
Chemo Certification (ONS)
NIHSS
Daisy Awards
I have received several Daisy Awards from doctors, patients and patient's families.
Timeline
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OU Medical Center
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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05.2011 - 06.2021Read More
Claflin University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Central Carolina Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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