Registered Nurse
Resume:
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an opportunity as a Registered Nurse to allow me to sharpen my technical skills, provide compassionate care and continue my professional education and growth.
SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Patient evaluation and intervention
Strong clinical judgment
Proficiency with computerized charting
Advanced problem-solving skills
Diabetes, hospice, psychiatric patient care
Familiarity with disease management programs
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Meticulous organizational skills
Solid clinical skills coupled with enthusiastic patient-focused people skills
Prompt customer service
Obtaining/charting vital signs
Heavy calendar management
Drug administration and dosage
Client relationship/rapport development
Insulin medication assistance
Foley catheter insertion/removal
IV drug and chemotherapy management
Prenatal newborn education nutrition and care
Physical assessments
Strong knowledge of infection control standards
CPR/BLS certified
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Documentation
Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation
Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews
Prepared regular charts on patients health-related history, medication, restrictions, allergies
Assessment
Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for a broad range of patients
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients and families
Consistently praised by physicians for efficient assistance in minor surgical procedures, wound care, and patient processing handling
EDUCATION
Diploma/Associates in Registered Nursing, 2001
Har-Ber School of Nursing, Springdale AR
Overall GPA 3.8
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, 1993
Phillips University, Enid OK
Overall GPA 3.8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Registered Nurse-Travel Nurse-February-2022-current
St. Mary’s Hospital, Enid, Oklahoma
Charge nurse for psychiatric stabilization nurse
Implemented care plans for psychiatric patients
Managed psychiatric routine and emergent medications
De-escalated patients and developed therapeutic relationships
Assisted with telemedicine and treatment team
Registered Nurse II-December 2020-February 2022
Washington County Health Department, Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Assisted with vaccinations and immunizations of all age groups
Performed STD checks and treatments
Assisted with family planning clinic
Assisted with TB management
Registered Nurse III-Charge Nurse-April 2017-December 2020
Oklahoma Forensic Center, Vinita, Oklahoma
Implemented care plans for psychiatric patients
Assisted with telemedicine
Managed psychiatric medications both routine and emergent
Assisted with adjudication training of patients
Wrote weekly and monthly progress notes for NGRI patients and court committed patients awaiting adjudication
Registered Nurse-Assistant Director of Nursing January 2014 – March 2017
Heartsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Vinita, OK
Implemented Infection Control Measures
Managed wound care for >150 residents
Managed staffing
Filled in for DON
Processed monthly reports
Registered Nurse-Case Manager October 2009 to December 2013
Carter Health Care, Vinita OK
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Oversaw implementation of patient management plans
Monitored acute conditions
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses
Provided necessary health education training for patients and caregivers
Registered Nurse and Supervisor July 2006 to October 2009
Rosewood Terrace, Vinita OK
Processed monthly reports for departmental performance
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Monthly chart audits and medication reconciliations
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments and implemented new requirements based on evaluation
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
Registered Nurse and Supervisor October 2005 to July 2009
Saint Francis Hospital and Hospice, Tulsa OK
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
Liaised between patients, families, and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, recertification and nursing diagnoses.
Care for patients and families at end of life.
Administered chemotherapy and was chemotherapy certified.
Worked in intravenous ambulatory services starting IV's, accessing ports, administering chemotherapy, PRBC's, platelets, IVIG, and other IV medications
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse July 1999-October 2005
Northwest Medical Center, Springdale AR
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, and measure their vital signs, weight and height.
Helped physicians examine and treat patients, assisting with instruments, injections, and suture removal.
Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants
Took care of both pediatric and adult medical/surgical/oncology patients
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