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City: Harvey
State: LA
Zip: 70058
Country: USA
Phone: 504-***-****
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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.