Registered Nurse Medication
Resume:
BETTY OSSAIRN,BSN,MSN
Richmond, United States *3237
804621
aduc7t@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Dedicated, compassionate Registered Nurse, with over 35 years’ experience, bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, evidence based, leadership skills and technical knowledge into practice. Proficient in updating charts, medication administrations and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
SKILLS
Compassionate and Caring
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Decision Making
Care Coordination
Critical Thinking
Infection Control Procedures
Computer and EHR Documentation
Leadership Skills, delegation, supervision and evaluation of duties assigned to subordinates
EXPERIENCE
BRYCE HOSPITAL TUSCALOOSA 12-12-2022-CURRENT
ALABAMA
Behavioral Health Registered Charge Nurse.
Promotes a Program Environment Conducive to Patient Stabilization and Growth.
Completes Assessments of Patients.
Plans an Effective Therapeutic Program for Patients.
Develops and Implements Patient Care Plans.
Supervises the Program Staff.
Demonstrates Appropriate Communication with Patients and Families.
Monitors the Environment for Safety.
Communicates Patient Data to Appropriate Team Members.
Participates in Meetings, Staff Development Trainings, and Continuing Education Opportunities as Required.
Administers Medication and Treatment as Prescribed.
Provides Basic Direct Patient Care.
• Ensures Compliance with Hospital Standards.
CENTRAL STATE HOSPITAL
Petersburg, VA
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse 03/2019 to 10-26-22
Accessed patients objectively, monitor vital sign, blood sugar check medication and patients’ behavior every 30 minutes or as ordered by the provider.
Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Implemented evidence-based and best practice problem-solving interventions to establish protective measures for suicide prevention and self-harm.
Created safe and supportive therapeutic milieu to promote recovery by de-escalating aggressive patients promptly with therapeutic communication and medication promptly.
Administered medications following the five Rs of medication administration documented accurately on patient’s charts.
Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions
Adhered to infection control procedures ensure good hand washing technique to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Richmond City Detention Correctional Registered Nurse (Per Diem) 06/16/2022 -11-20-22
Assessed inmates’ condition, monitored vital signs, blood sugar checks and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Maintained staff safety during inmate's treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations as well as ensure sharps and needle counts are complete.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Conducted wound dressing and updated physician on the outcome and the condition of the wound
Accurate and proper documentation done on Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and sometimes hard copy.
Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
Accountable and maintained accurate inventory of medication to ensure adequacy, and ensure narcotic counts are documented properly and complete.
Responded to emergency situations promptly, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL JAIL.
Prince George, VA
Correctional Registered Nurse 09/2020 to 04/2021
Assessed inmates’ condition, monitored vital signs, blood sugar checks and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Maintained staff safety during inmate's treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations as well as ensure sharps and needle counts are complete.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Conducted wound dressing and updated physician on the outcome and the condition of the wound
Accurate and proper documentation done on Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and sometimes hard copy.
Maintained staff safety during prisoner treatments by observing all security procedures and regulations.
Accountable and maintained accurate inventory of medication to ensure adequacy, and ensure narcotic counts are documented properly and complete.
Responded to emergency situations promptly, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
INDUSTRIAL AREA HOSPITAL
Port Harcourt, River State Hospital
Operating Room Registered Nurse 09/2006 to 09/2017
Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
Performed nursing tasks to deliver high level of care and comply with procedures and regulations.
Transferred patients from operating room to recovery room on stretchers and in wheelchairs.
Built relationships with pre- and post-surgical patients with compassion and positive attitude.
Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Educated patients and families on medical and surgical procedures, medication regimens and pain management.
Observed, checked and monitored equipment used during surgery to confirm proper operation.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Counted surgical instruments and sponges used in procedures upon completion of operations.
Collected, labeled and processed patient specimens carefully and accurately for testing.
Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Sterilized and arranged operating equipment and instruments to prepare room for surgery.
INDUSTRIAL AREA HOSPITAL SHELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery 09/1994 to 12/2006
Monitored fetal heartbeat, length and strength of contractions to guide labor with the use of sonicard maternal and fetal monitoring system.
Met with expectant mothers during prenatal visits to provide care for normal and problematic pregnancies.
Prepared and sanitized delivery rooms, instruments, prepared patients physically and emotionally for delivery.
Monitored condition of newborns, checked vital signs, oxygen weight, length head circumferences, saturation and jaundice index, documented and promptly reported any concern to the pediatrician and the gynecologist as the case may be
Carried out home visits after discharge and ensured compliance to follow up appointments and immunization schedules.
Carried out Vaccinations such as BCG, DPT, Tetanus Toxoid to mothers and babies.
Health education on the importance of rest, exercise, food and personal hygiene taught before and after delivery.
CVS PHARMACY
Richmond, VA
Immunization and COVID-19 Testing Nurse 10/2021 to 05/2022
INDUSTRIAL AREA HOSPITAL
Port Harcourt, River State
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit 09/2000 to 09/2006
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Walden University
MASTER OF SCIENCE 04/2022
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 05/2015
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 06/1984
School of Nursing, Port Harcourt
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS American Heart Association-Exp Date;03/2023
ACLS American Heart Association-Exp Date-09/2024
CPI -Exp Date-09/2023.
References
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2)Name; Tope Oladimeji Iyaomolere
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3)Name; Kaizer Coutain
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