Post Job Free
Sign in

Registered Nurse High School

Location:
Harvey, LA
Posted:
December 11, 2012

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Confidential User

Email: ********@****************.***

Address:

City: Harvey

State: LA

Zip: 70058

Country: USA

Phone: 504-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

12 years as LNP and 4 years as RN with excellent communication and teaching skills. Skilled care of adult patients with chronic and acute conditions. Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 14 years experience in adult and geriatric care.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Delgado Community College, New Orleans LA 1/2001 to 12/1998 (Register Nurse)

High School Dipolma from Southern University, New Orleans LA 1/2001 to 12/2012

High School Dipolma from LA Technical College, New Orleans LA 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

12 years as LNP and 4 years as RN with excellent communication and teaching skills.

Skilled care of adult patients with chronic and acute conditions.

Caring Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and 14 years experience in adult and geriatric care.

Licenses

CPR certified through American Heart Association current till 3/2014

ACLS certified current till 3/2014

Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Louisiana, License

number 222992

Skill Highlights

Health and wellness expertise

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Skilled cardiac care nurse

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Computerized charting specialist

Acute and rehabilitative care

IV drug therapy management

Colostomy care familiarity

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Body mechanics knowledge

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Medication administration expert

Vascular care understanding

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Strong medical ethic

Enthusiastic caregiver

Enthusiastic caregiver

Flow sheet charting

Hematology testing aptitude

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Sterilization techniques mastery

Professional Experience

May 2008 to July 2009

Oschsner Westbank LA

Registered Nurse

Provided sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Performed all tasks in Telemetry unit; with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

August 2009 to Current

United Medical Rehab Gretna, LA

Charge Nurse, PRN

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the charge nurse on a primary health care team.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

May 2011 to Current

St. Theresa Medical Center Kenner, LA

Charge Nurse

Implement new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements to 31 bed long term acute care unit.

Managed caseload of 31 bed unit, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

November 2005 to April 2008

Healthwest Rehab Hosptial Gretna, LA

MDS/IRF/ PAI Coordinator

Assess patients for MDS/IRF tracking.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols, including administration of flu and pneumonia vaccination also TB screening.

On call weekend supervisor.

May 2002 to December 2005

Advance Care Hospital Marrero, LA

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 6-7 high acuity/ICU patients per shift.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

January 2002 to May 2003

Marrero Healthcare Marrero, LA

Staff Register Nurse

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.

Managed caseload of 6-7 patients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.

September 1998 to January 2002

Meadowcrest Living Center Gretna, LA

Supervisor to CNA's

Supervisor to CNA's

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Education and Training

2008 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA

Associate of Science Register Nurse

Coursework in Science of Nursing

Southern University New Orleans, LA

Prerequisite studies Nursing courses

August 2001 till December 2011 semester to continue my nursing profession.

1998 LA Technical College Sidney Collier, LA

LPN Nursing

Coursework in License Practical Nurse.



Contact this candidate