LARA MURPHY

Winter Park, FL *****

407-***-**** - ad0dzy@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

SKILLS

Tracheostomy Care

Patient Assessments

Gastrostomy Tube Care

EMR Systems

Seizure Management

IV Drug Therapy Management

Staff Supervision

Patient and Family Advocacy

Patient Monitoring

Direct Patient Care

Patient Discharging

Care Plan Development

Chest Pain Management

Patient Education

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Diabetes and Nutrition Education

Intravenous Therapy

Follow-Up Calls

Medication Administration

Pain Management

Ear, Nose and Throat Care

Wound Care

Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal

Strong Clinical Judgment

Complex Problem-Solving

Life-Sustaining Machines

Urology

WORK HISTORY

02/2016 to Current Registered Nurse

Advent Health – Winter Park, FL

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Managed care from admission to discharge.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

08/2011 to 12/2015 Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital – Altamonte Springs, FL

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options. Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

08/2013 to 09/2014 Assistant Nurse Manager

Florida Hospital – Altamonte Springs, FL

Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff. Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement. Developed departmental goals and objectives to improve satisfactory rating with patients.

Created work schedules for multiple shifts to confirm complete floor coverage. Streamlined steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks. Communicated with members of medical staff and department heads during weekly update meetings.

Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 12 nurses. Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.

Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care. 02/2000 to 07/2006 Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Florida Hospital – Altamonte Springs, FL

Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions. Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans. Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments. Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation. 01/1999 to 12/1999 Nursing Supervisor

Southcoast Care And Rehabilitation Center – Somerset, MA Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.

Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed. Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.

Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care. Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.

Delegated tasks and provided leadership for 16 nurses and support personnel. Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff. Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.

Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity. 07/1995 to 12/1998 Medical ICU Registered Nurse

Rhode Island Hospital – Providence, RI

Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.

Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.

Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.

Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery. Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician. Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.

07/1994 to 06/1995 Telemetry Registered Nurse

St. Anne's Hospital – Fall River, MA

Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.

Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.

Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.

Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in [Type] unit.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies. EDUCATION

05/1994 Associate of Science: Nursing

Bristol Community College - Fall River

05/1992 Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

Salve Regina College - Newport, RI

CERTIFICATIONS

ACLS

BLS

Implanted Port

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