Patient Care Registered Nurse

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Gainesville, FL ***** 910-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 34 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in Patient Care environments. Work well with diverse patient population and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Patient Care

HIPAA Compliance

Medication Administration

Emergency Care

Dementia Knowledge

Managed Care

Telemetry

Treatment Planning

Critical Care

Bathing

Infection Control

Acute Care

Patient Information Collection

Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Disease Management

Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment

Sepsis Prevention and Treatment

Neurology

Family Planning

Travel Nurse, 02/2010 to 02/2020

Supplemental Health Care – Buchanan, NY

Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.

Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads. Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.

Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes. Pඋඈൿൾඌඌ ඈඇൺඅ Sඎආආൺඋඒ

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Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.

Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.

Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations. Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations. Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.

Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions. Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability. Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to- understand terms.

Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy. Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities. Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission. Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability.

Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery. CCU Staff Nurse, 07/1993 to 07/2010

New Hanover Regional Medical Center – Wilmington, NC Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.

Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.

Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition. Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families. Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads. ICCU Staff Nurse, 08/1990 to 06/1993

Loris Community Hospital – Loris, SC

Ordered, interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient condition. Coordinated with physicians to perform bedside procedures such as intravenous injections, vascular line insertions and bronchoscopies.

Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.

Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.

Managed elements of patient care, from admission to discharge or transfer to other units, using nursing expertise to conduct assessments, administer medications, initiate nursing and emergency interventions, contribute to care plan development and educate patients. CCU Registered Nurse, 06/1986 to 07/1990

Columbus County Hospital – Whiteville, NC

Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan. Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.

Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.

Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.

Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Associate of Applied Science: Nursing, 06/1986

Southeastern Community College - Whiteville, NC

BBA: Business Administration, 06/1990

University Of Mount Olive - Mount Olive, NC

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