Regina Marie Washington

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Angleton, Texas 77515

Phone: 979-***-****

adhjc2@r.postjobfree.com

Career Goal Compassionate and enthusiastic FNP Student seeking an FNP position which will allow me to expand my education and skills while providing quality evidence-based care to patients.

Education

May 2019 UTHealth Science Center Houston MSN Graduation date 12/18/20

May 2018 University of Texas at Arlington BSN

May 7, 2014 Brazosport College Associates Degree of Nursing Program

July 21, 2011Brazosport College Vocational Nursing Program

Experience

April 2019-July2019. MD Anderson, Endoscopy Clinic, Houston-TX- Clinical RN

Demonstrated knowledge of endoscopic procedures and expertise in use of pertinent equipment.

Served as a resource to co-workers.

Monitored patients throughout the cycle of care and intervened as appropriate.

Assisted Physicians and Surgeons with Endoscopic Procedures

Educated Patients about procedures, test results, and GI diseases

Manage client care throughout the course of treatment

Follow-up with patients regarding their gastrointestinal diagnosis’s while ordering any labs, medication or additional diagnostic treatments

Ensure patients and families are comfortable with upcoming diagnostic procedures

Assist MD, circulate and maintained nursing care as an operative RN

Completed required documentation both timely and accurately

Provide education to clients and families regarding the requirements of undergoing a gastrointestinal procedure.

Communicate effectively with MD, CRNA, staff members and family regarding plan of care for clients

Lake Jackson Endoscopy Clinic, Lake Jackson, TX- Clinical RN

including but not limited to:

2016-2019

Perform a preoperative assessment on primary care patients by obtaining a history and physical

Manage care for clients in a high volume and fast paced Gastrointestinal clinic

Provided client care, psychologically and physically during Endoscopy procedures, within the guidelines.

Perform and document a complete head-to-toe assessment of each patient prior to and after endoscopic procedure

Implement orders given by MD and CRNA

Responsible for pharmacy and crash cart routine audits and noting medication needs for facility

Responsible for infection control within the facility

Administered Conscious Sedation Medications under Physicians guidance

Monitored patient’s vital signs during conscious sedation throughout their procedure

2013-2018 University of Texas Medical Branch, Angleton, TX- PACU RN II

including but not limited to:

Demonstrates knowledge in procedures and provides precise instructions regarding care.

Develops informative care plans for each client specifically to their medical needs.

Provides adequate pain relief and promote comfort to clients.

Actively receives and promptly implements physician orders.

Performs nursing care based on the Nursing Code of Ethics.

Practices aseptic techniques and maintains proper PPE at all times.

Responds promptly to client emergencies and actively participates on the Code Team.

Proficient experience with conscious sedation while collaborating with physicians regarding client care.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at ADMC- Medical Surgical/ICU Nurse including but not limited to:

Responsible for up to six assigned clients

Precise head to toe assessment and documentation of all findings

Appropriate decision-making use of nursing judgment skills

Establishing the health status and needs of clients

Creating and updating care plans based on nursing diagnosis

Educated clients and families within ethical and legal parameters

Designed and implemented teaching plans for patients significant for health promotion maintenance and restoration

Implemented Evidence Based Care at all times

ICU Experience including but not limited to above noted Medical Surgical Experience in addition to:

Educated clients and families regarding different diagnosis, treatments and medication

Communicated changes in client conditions immediately to MD

Advocated for the specific needs of clients

Collaborated with other departments to provide outstanding care to clients

Maintained a safe and caring environment for clients and families

EKG monitoring

Cared for a disconnected Foley Catheters, PICC lines and Intravenous lines

Administered blood and blood products to clients as ordered

Implemented discharging planning and teaching to clients and families

Active member on the cardiac arrest code team

2011-2013 Oak Village Health Care, Lake Jackson, TX- RN Charge Nurse/MDS Coordinator

Performed as a Charge Nurse in 52 bed facility.

Coordinated and conducted plan of care for newly admitted residents.

Provided discharge planning for all post-operative residents and obtained required medical supplies.

Reported to Medicare and Medicaid for facility reimbursement.

Designed monthly care plan meetings with resident and families

Managed 4-5 Certified Nursing Assistants on each shift

Collaborated with multiple medical interdisciplinary teams in order to provide holistic client care

Complete wound care and wound assessment

Diabetic teaching and counseling

Highlights &

Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society, Member since 2018, Delta Theta Chapter

Certificate of Achievement Excellent Communication Skills

Strengths 2017-2018 Dean’s List Recipient

Certificate of Achievement in Perfect Attendance in my LVN program

BCLS, ACLS, PALS

Vocational nursing class representative 2011

References Available upon request.

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