LINDA LOWERY

Ransomville, NY 716-***-**** ad1zdt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Patient-oriented Nurse with extensive, diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervisor and department operations.

Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Offering expertise with CCU/ICU specialty.

KEY SKILLS

Staff Supervision

IV Drug Therapy Mgmt

Patient Monitoring

Patient & Family Advocacy

Strong Clinical Judgment

Patient Communication

Organization & Time Mgmt

Active Listening

Physical Assessment

EDUCATION

Eastern Kentucky University – Richmond, KY

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

WORK HISTORY

RN/BSN Eastern Niagara Hospital – Lockport, NY 9/2002 – 6/2023

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Administered medications and treatments to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.

11p-7a Nursing Supervisor Eastern Niagara Hospital – Lockport, NY 9/2002 – 6/2023

Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.

Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Foster Parent Niagara and Chautauqua County, NY

Actively and presently involved with DSS, having over 100 placements over the years.

Emphasis for me has been on working to build relationships with biological parents and continuing with active follow through after children return home.

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