Karina Francis BSN

** ******* ******, *******, ** 06360 860-***-**** acxjjy@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a registered nurse position where I can utilize my nursing education, patient care skills, and compassionate nature.

Summary of Qualifications

Excellent Clinical and Nursing Skills. Thorough knowledge of all aspects of nursing, including critical procedures, operation/recovery, medication management, patient assessment, and pain management.

Unique Combination of medical/clinical/nursing knowledge and administrative abilities.

Solid understanding of all aspects of patient counseling and care. Holds Bachelors Degree in Nursing.

Skilled in coordinating with doctors for efficient patient management and optimal delivery of treatment plans. Adept at providing assistance for critical procedures.

Ability to utilize patient management skills to enhance “quality of life” and increase patient satisfaction.

Caring professional with solid work ethic. Team player who is able to relate to people at any level.

Perform well in high pressure, fast paced environments. Strong patient advocate.

Highly skilled in providing direction to department members to ensure safe level of staffing

Hands on experience in serving as a resource of all staff

Nursing Skills

Medication Administration

Different Types of Injections

Wound Care

Bowel Care

Insulin Therapy

Ventilator Care

Trach Care

Wound Vac Care

How to Start an I.V. / Change Bag / Give Compatible and Non Compatible Meds

Hep Lock / Saline Lock

Medical Equipment / Supplies and How to Use Them

Cath Care

Sterile Field / Clean Field

Universal Precautions

Charting / Computer

Working knowledge of Computer and Software based systems

Experience with entering, accessing, and retrieving patient data using E.H.R. (Electronic Health Records System) and other similar systems

Education History

High School- Bacon Academy 1997 – 2001 Received Diploma. Studied General Courses

College- University of Connecticut 2001-2007 Majored in School of Nursing Minored in Science

Graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Nursing (BSN)

Professional Experience

Beechwood Manor- Full Time Nursing supervisor New London, CT 2014-2015

Private Duty Nurse, Mr. Johnson Bangor, ME 2012-2014

Kindred Crossings West- Full Time Night Nursing Supervisor New London, CT 2011-2012

Fountainview Care Center- Varying Shift Nursing Supervisor Waterford, CT 2010-2011

Hospice of Southeastern CT.- Homecare Registered Nurse Norwich, CT. 2009-2010

Backus Hospital- Medical / Surgical Registered Nurse Norwich, CT. 2007-2009

Licenses and Certifications

State of Connecticut Licensed Registered Nurse- 084101

BSN and CPR Certified

Skills and Strengths

Compassionate

Patient

Organized

Disciplined

Detail Oriented

Knowledge of Patient Care Techniques

Knowledge of Technology Based Systems

Administrative Capabilities

Interpersonal Communication Skills

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