RN,FNE
Resume:
DEBRA GEORGE
REGISTERED NURSE
Southington, CT **489
**********@*****.***
PROFILE
Patient-focused Registered Nurse with a
proven ability to optimize patient care
through health education, wellness and
treatment planning, and strict compliance
with sterilization and safety procedures.
Documented expertise in accurate data
management in Electronic Health Records,
capable of monitoring patient conditions
and clinical data to identify early warning
signs, intervene, and minimize preventable
health issues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
● Patient Care & Assessment
● Wound Care & Symptoms Management
● Acute & Urgent Care
● Post-Operative Care
● Patient & Family Education
● Health Education Planning
● Treatment & Diagnostic Planning
● Data Entry & Accuracy
● HIPAA Compliance
● Risk & Safety Management
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Online Refresher Course
National League for Nursing
Associate of Science, Registered Nurse
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Medical Assistant Education
Platt Vocational Technical School
CERTIFICATIONS
● Forensic Nurse Examiner Certified,
Kaplan University
● ACLS, CPR, & First Aid Certifications
● Certified Community Emergency
Response Team, Town of Southington
● Certified Safe Driver
● Red Cross Volunteer (Ambassador)
NURSING EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse (Supervisor), Monsignor Bojinowki Manor, New Britain, CT Delivered evidence-based patient care via oversight of medication administration, vital signs, blood glucose levels, catheter insertion, feeding tube maintenance and administration, as well as placement checks, body checks, and repositioning.
● Stepped in to oversee night shift operations when short-staffed, overseeing task delegation among clinical staff while filling any required positions.
● Prevented pressure wounds through detection of early warning signs as well as aseptic and sterilization techniques during wound care and dressing changes.
● Promoted patient wellness and recovery by collecting dietary information, determining improvement strategies, monitoring I&Os, and motivating patients to achieve specific health and wellness objectives.
● Accurately documented clinical data in Electronic Health Records to streamline information for clinical teams that improved identification of changing conditions.
● Adhered to and ensured compliance with strict equipment sterilization, occupational health and hygiene, and safety regulations via appropriate PPE use, handwashing, vaccinations, etc., resulting in a reduced infection risk for patients and staff. Registered Nurse, Bradley Memorial Hospital, CT
Coordinated and managed wound care, symptoms management, infection monitoring, and pain management to address complex, chronic conditions for post-operative patients. Monitored patient conditions, identified changes, and reported to health teams via health screenings and patient assessment.
● Developed strong, long-term relationships with patients in a small-town community, consistently going the extra mile to ensure patient comfort and wellness.
● Initiated productive collaborations with health care teams, nursing leadership, and physicians to provide a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, resulting in an improvement in patient satisfaction scores and fall reduction rates.
● Managed all aspects of telemetry readings, insertion of NG tubes, PICC lines, catheters, and IVs, administration of fluids, medications, and therapies, verification of placements, residuals, and suctioning, etc. to support patient recovery.
● Administered insulin to support optimal blood glucose levels while ensuring exceptional patient safety through attention to proper dosages and medications.
● Accurately collected, analyzed, and documented blood, tissue, lab specimens, and corresponding clinical data in compliance with HIPAA.
● Delivered health education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment plans, pain management strategies, diabetic care, dietary needs, smoking cessation, etc. to address specific patient needs. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & VOLUNTEERISM
● Medical Assistant, Children’s Medical Group, Hamden, CT
● Waitress, Lori’s Special Occasion’s (Family Catering Establishment)
● Red Cross Volunteer (Ambassador)
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