Quality Assurance Medical
Resume:
Confidential User
Email: ********@*************.***
Address:
City: Tucson
State: AZ
Zip: 85730
Country: USA
Phone: 520-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Experienced Nurse with both Adult, Pediatric and Geriatric Patients
Emergency Nursing, Triage Nursing,Cardiac,Psychiatric, Med/Surgical and Clinical Telemetry Nurse Lead
Nursing Supervisor of Medical Telemetry Unit
Psychiatric Emergency Float/Mentor Nurse
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Cochise Community College, Sierra Vista AZ 1/2001 to 5/2000 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Licenses
Registered Nurse through Arizona State Board of Nursing
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Skill Highlights
Health and wellness expertise
Medication administration expert
Skilled in conducting physical examinations
Skilled cardiac care nurse
Vascular care understanding
Psych and mental health care proficiency
Trained in in- and out-patient care
Wound cleaning/care expertise
Acute and rehabilitative care
IV drug therapy management
Mobility assistance
Colostomy care familiarity
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
Familiarity with disease management programs
Body mechanics knowledge
Medical clinical procedures comprehension
Specimen collection/processing proficiency
Sterilization techniques mastery
Professional Experience
June 2011 to Current
Crisis Response Center Tucson, AZ
Float/Mentor Psychiatric Nurse
Psychiatric Pediatric and Adult Emergency Nursing Pediatric/Adult/Subacute/Triage Units 520-***-**** RN is always the Unit Lead and therefore in charge of the milieu.
This includes the patients, Crisis Workers, BHT's and Support Staff Duties: Triage assessments to determine if patients are medically stable so they can be treated and stabilized in a psychiatric crisis.
Treatment and care of both Adult and Pediatric patients in crisis.
Providing emotional support as needed, re-enforcing positive coping skills, community resources and medication education.
Documentation of: Admission assessments, Progress Notes and Discharge plan and Discharge summaries.
Ensuring that consent is obtained per protocol Obtaining and verifying patient's current medication list Obtaining and carrying out Dr's orders for Admit, Discharge and PRN Calling report to transferring facility.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Provided patient diagnosis under strict time constraints.
Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Mentored orientation process for new nursing staff.
Responsible for primary care 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 care.
Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Coordinated with doctors and social workers to develop care plans for patients.
Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.and medication management.
February 2008 to August 2010
St. Joseph's Hospital Tucson, AZ
Cardiovascular Nurse
Cardiac Telemetry Nursing.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Responsible for primary care and medication management.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Managed 5-7 clients per shift, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 5-7 high acuity patients per shift.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
July 2006 to July 2008
University Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nursing
1501 N Campbell Ave.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Developed 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.
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.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process.
Managed caseload of 5-7 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
June 2004 to June 2006
Northwest Hospital Tucson, AZ
Critical Cardiac Care Nurse
Telemetry/Cardiac Step-down Unit.
6200 N La Cholla Blvd.
Monitor patients post-op cardiac surgery and procedures including: CCLV, Cardiac stent placement, CABG, and Cardioversions
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
Managed the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Treated [5-7] chronic care patients per shift including handling medication, wound care and nutrition.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Responsible for primary care and medication management.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
April 2000 to June 2004
Tucson Medical Center Tucson, AZ
Clinical Nurse Lead and Shift Supervisor
Medical Telemetry Unit
5301 E Grant Rd.
Lead nurse for 36 Medical/Surgical/Cardiac patients per 12 hour shift.
Unit Nurse Supervisor for 6 RN's, 3-4 PCT's (patient care technicians) per shift
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 30-36 high acuity patients per shift.
Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations.
Supervised 15 core staff nurses and an ancillary staff of 10 on-call nurses.
Headed orientation process for new nursing staff.
Trained staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
Implemented new floor assignments per shift based on evaluation of staffing requirements and patient acuity.
Monitored unit budget to ensure financial objectives were met.
Coordinated the monthly nursing schedule for day and night shifts.
Administered Chemotherapy and maintained CAPD for the hospital PRN per 12 hour shift.
Education and Training
2000 Cochise Community College Sierra Vista, AZ
Associate Degree Nursing
References
Patricia McMillan RN 520-***-**** Nursing Supervisor
Venus David RN 520-***-**** Co-worker
Sean Ellington Clinical Operations Supervisor 520-***-****
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