Registered Nurse Quality Assurance

Eva Sweeney

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City: Braintree

State: MA

Zip: 02184

Country: USA

Phone: 781-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Professionally trained registered nurse certified in rehabilitation nursing with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.I worked as a full time evening nursing supervisor for eleven years at Braintree Rehabiilitation Hospital. I also worked for ten years prior as a staff nurse and charge nurse on a stroke and movement disorder unit. During this period at Braintree I was active on many committees which included safety, prevention of medication errors. education, especially with new staff, chart reviews, pharmacy committee, critical thinking, communication between doctors and staff,as well as a committee with South Shore Hospital in regards to transfer of patients. I worked at Braintree Hospital from May of 1989 until October 0f 2011. Due to an illness, I have to walk with a cane and wear a crow walker boot, which does limit some of my mobility.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from St. Luke's Schooll of Nursing, New Bedford MA 1/2001 to 6/1968 (Nursing)

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Professionally trained registered nurse certified in rehabilitation nursing with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.I worked as a full time evening nursing supervisor for eleven years at Braintree Rehabiilitation Hospital. I also worked for ten years prior as a staff nurse and charge nurse on a stroke and movement disorder unit.

During this period at Braintree I was active on many committees which included safety, prevention of medication errors. education, especially with new staff, chart reviews, pharmacy committee, critical thinking, communication between doctors and staff,as well as a committee with South Shore Hospital in regards to transfer of patients. I worked at Braintree Hospital from May of 1989 until October 0f 2011. Due to an illness, I have to walk with a cane and wear a crow walker boot, which does limit some of my mobility.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 2013Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

CPR certified through American Heart Association

C.R.R.N. im rehabilitation nursing-2013

Skill Highlights

Clinical experience

STD care and counseling

Palliative care

Geriatric treatment

Diabetes and nutrition

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Gastroenteral nutrition

Insulin medication assistance

Body mechanics

Catheter insertion/removal

Policy and program development

Hospice and palliative care experience

Patient/family focused

Intravenous therapy

Prioritizing/managing deadlines

Organizational skills

Pre- and post-surgical care

Wound cleaning/care

NG tube insertion and removal

NG tube insertion and removal

Infection control standards

Hospice care provider

Flow sheet charting

Acute and rehabilitative care

Professional Experience

September 2000 to October 2011

Five Star Newton, Ma.

Nursing Supervisor

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.Supervised over eighty other pracDeveloped and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.Managed team of medical support personnel.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Provided necessary health education training for patients.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.Trained 10 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hemResponsible for primary care, case management and medication management.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.care.atomas.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Created and maintained all absentee calendars, agency nurse schedules and staff meeting minutes.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Education and Training

1968 St. Luke's Schooll of Nursing New Bedford, Ma.

Diploma Nursing

Three year program with classes at UMass

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