REGISTERED NURSE

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Patient-focused, compassionate, and detail-oriented professional with extensive nursing experience in patient care and services. Equipped with proven ability to maintain a calm demeanor in dealing with pressure; handle multiple priorities within fast-paced environments; and demonstrate leadership skills to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to various patients. Armed with outstanding interpersonal and communication aptitudes in establishing positive relationships and closely working with patients and other healthcare professionals toward the attainment of set-forth goals. Areas of expertise include:

Patient Needs Assessment ~ Medical Evaluations ~ Illness Prevention and Health Promotion ~ Physical

Examinations

Patient Relations and Education ~ Regulatory and Standard Compliance ~ Treatment Plan Implementation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trinity Employment Specialists

Registered Nurse Sept 2023-Present

Saint Francis Health Systems Flu Clinic

Grove Nursing Center Grove, OK

Staff Development Coordinator Feb 2023-Apr 2023

Develop, implement and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff.

Create methods to identify and track current staff skill sets, competencies and training needed.

Ensure that all direct care staff have received training in areas required by federal regulations.

Ensure all required in-service training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) is complete and that in-service training is sufficient to ensure the continuing competency of nurse aides (no less than 12 hours per year).

Revise the in-service training program as necessary based on changes to the resident population, physical environment and staff turnover as identified in the annual facility assessment.

Implement system for tracking hours and attendance records to support mandatory training requirements; maintain records for inspection and review by state and federal agencies.

Review training content for updates needed to remain consistent with current professional standards and guidelines.

Implement a system which allows CNAs and trainees to provide feedback, express concerns and request additional training for challenging situations or merging concerns (i.e., new pandemic, etc.).

Secure, develop and maintain records, reports, instructional manuals, reference materials, etc., pertinent to in-service education programs.

Provide reports/recommendations to the Administrator concerning in-service training programs; submit requests for tools, training and resources required to meet professional standards.

Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing thein-service education programs.

Coordinate with department supervisors in obtaining and scheduling speakers to present in-service training programs; ensure content is current and reflects current standards.

Ensure that in-service training classrooms or areas are properly prepared in advance of the scheduled training session; assemble sign-in sheets, continuing education unit (CEU)tracking logs, informational packets and post-training evaluation tools.

Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.

Develop, direct and schedule orientation programs for newly hired personnel.

Assist licensed nursing personnel (i.e., registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs)and Nurse Aides) in obtaining CEUs to keep their license current in accordance with state law.

Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in annual facility in-service training programs (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, safety, infection prevention and control, emergency preparedness and response, etc.).

Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

Others as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Administrator.

CREOKS Behavioral Health Catoosa, OK

Registered Nurse Sept 2022-Feb 2023

Responsible for medication administration for patients admitted into the recovery center

Responsible for injections and blood draws

Collect vital signs

Oversee medical supplies and sample medication closet.

Assist with scheduling for medication services.

Oversee the prescription pad tracking protocol.

Oversee medication inventory and release log.

Provide education on health related issues.

Coordinate, when necessary, linkage to medical services.

All other duties as assigned.

Compassus Hospice Vinita, OK

Admissions Registered Nurse Feb 2022-Sept 2022

Assess patients' eligibility for hospice and admits patients as appropriate. Initiates the initial plan of care with authorization of attending physician and hospice medical director and complete the admission process according to policy

Explain hospice service and benefits to patients, family members and significant others

Ensure all patient's initial needs are met. Collaborate with the Inter-Disciplinary Team members regarding initial plan of care, patient's condition and other essential information. Contact and maintain relationships with long-term care staff, hospital staff, and physicians to promote hospice services

Ascension St. John Health Systems Bartlesville, OK

Registered Nurse Aug 2012-Feb 2022

Patient intake, schedule tests, input orders, referrals to other facilities or physicians, phone triage

Maintain active involvement as a member of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) PICC Team, in charge of facilitating patient assessments, education, and monitoring while inserting PICC

Function effectively as infusion nurse responsible for fluid tubes and infusions monitoring while ensuring safe medications to avoid patient harm

Provided nursing services to Emergency Department and swing bed unit as charge nurse

Delivered first-rate nursing services to postpartum, gynecological surgeries, and pediatrics, as well as vascular surgery and pre- and post-myocardial infarction and heart catheterization patients

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Jun 2018 – Drexel University Philadelphia, PA

Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Dec 2010 – Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK

Utilization Review-101, Certificate of Completion 7/2023 snd HEDIS Data Abstraction 101 (10- Hour certificate program), Remote Learning Services, LLC, taught by Marie Peppers LPN

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