RN

Objectives

To perform responsible medical care as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting in collaboration with other team professionals such as physicians, pharmacists, etc., managing patients' illnesses by assessing, collecting data, intervening, and evaluating the patients, aiming to achieve a state of wellness.

Proficient with medical history taking and full physical assessment and treatment.

Advocate for patients’ rights, including an understanding of a patient’s needs and concerns;

Hardworking, energetic, flexible, and easy adaptability to environment and work schedule changes. Maintaining critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignifying patient care

Personable with a positive attitude, interacting well with patients, families, and professional colleagues

Experienced in dealing with a complex set of patients with a relatively high level of understanding

Professional Background

Dedicated registered nurse (RN) with specialty experience in geriatric nursing, med-surge, stroke, cardiovascular (CVU), ICU step-down unit, and kidney transplant.

Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals, reliable, and ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises

Professionally trained RN with experience in ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients

Responsible RN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by nearly 21 years of experience in healthcare

Fully credentialed in providing compassionate care in an acute and sub-acute hospital setting

Experience

John Peter Smith Hospital

December 2020- Present

RN cardiac critical care- CVPCU

Medical City Hospital- Fort Worth

September 2019- Present

RN Clinical III- CP Renal (transplant)

Cared for pre and post kidney transplant patients including ESRD patients on dialysis waiting for organs.

Kindred Hospital- Mansfield, Texas

June 2019- June 2020(location permanently closed)

RN Clinical III (PRN)

Orlando Health Southlake Hospital – Clermont Florida

July 2018- June 2019

RN- Clinical Nurse III

Float pool staff throughout the hospital from ED, ED overflow, CDU, med-surge, pcu, and ICU- step-down depending on the need for the shift.

AdventHealth Waterman- Tavares, Florida

November 2017- July 2018

RN -traveler Nurse Contract PCU/CVU/ICU step down

Winter Heaven hospital- Winter Heaven, Florida

April 2013- June 2019

RN Clinical Staff (stroke unit)

Caring for stroke, post TPA, spinal cord injury, new onset seizure, new onset myasthenia gravis, ETOH withdrawal, and any neurological disorder patients, including med surge for two years and CVU, ICU/ step down patients for the remaining years. On the CVU unit, I cared for patients with chest pain, CHF, COPD on Bi-pap, pre- CABG, fresh post CABG with chest tubes in place on insulin drip; valve replacement, post pacer, post ablation patients, and Tikosyn therapy. I managed insulin drip, heparin drip, Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, dopamine drip, etc. Patient/family discharge teaching includes assessment of patients, data collection, administration of medicine, nurse-patient/ relationship. Communicate with physicians effectively about the patient plan of care. Etc…

Senior healthcare and rehabilitation- Tampa, Florida

November 2010- April 2013

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN)

Patient assessment, administration of medicines, monitoring blood glucose level, patient teaching, discharge instructions, and reporting critical lab results to physicians.

Ensured that doctor’s orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders. Supervising LPN and cna staff members; Administer medications (PO, IM, SQ, IV, and via Peg); inserting Huber needle via port for Iv therapy, deaccess Huber needles, draw blood via the port, or PICC-line, patient- family teaching upon discharging and during the period of stay in the unit, patient admissions etc..

Tampa Rehabilitation Center- Tampa, Florida

December 2000 –December 2010

The licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Patient assessment, administration of medicines, monitoring blood glucose level, patient teaching, discharge instructions, and reporting critical lab results to physicians.

They ensured that doctor’s orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders.

Hillsborough County Jail- Tampa, Florida

March 2008- August 2010

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Provided care and administered medications to work release inmates, verified medications from pharmacies and got orders from appropriate physicians for new inmates. Responded to emergency code and sick calls and made appropriate referrals.

Education

Aspen University -Denver Colorado

Bachelor of Science in Nursing- July 2016- June 2017

Jersey College- Tampa Florida

Associate of Science in Nursing, August 2010- February 2012

Erwin Technical College- Tampa, Florida

Licensed Practical Nurse, August 1999- September 2000

Manatee Community College – Bradenton, Florida

AA degree, August 1997- May 1999

Manatee High School- Bradenton, Florida

High School Diploma- August 1995-June 1997

Skills

Critical-care Nursing

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Parent/Patient/Family Education

Geriatric Nursing

JCAHO Standards/ Compliance

Patient Advocacy

Quality & continuity of care

Awards

American Health Council – for a national best nurse (April 2017)

The National Honor Society for high achiever (February 2017)

Delta Epsilon Tau international honor society, chapter of Aspen university (March 2018)

Played charge nurse relief, known as a patient advocate and team player; belief in empowering patients by delivering health education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.

References

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