Patient Care Registered Nurse
Resume:
ELIKEM
CAREY
*******@*****.***
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
• Compassion and empathy
• Health promotion
• Research utilization
• Family education
• Strong clinical judgment
• Patient assessments
• Patient education and counseling
• Patient and family advocacy
• Case management
• Quality improvement
• Culturally-sensitive care
• Chronic disease management
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, MN, US • 12/2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Nursing
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids • 05/2008
Associate in Science (A.S.):
Registered Nursing
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR/BLS
• Public Health Nursing
• Registered Nursing
Health Partners - Family Practice Float/Specialty Float Triage RN Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, St. Paul, MN • 05/2024 - 09/2025 WORK HISTORY
Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
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Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
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Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
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Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
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Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
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Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
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Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
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Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
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• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
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Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
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Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
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Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
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Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
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Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
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Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
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Park Nicollet - Registered Nurse
St. Louis Park, MN • 03/2022 - 05/2024
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
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Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
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Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
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Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
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Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
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Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
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Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
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Assisted with epidural steroid injections and Radiofrequency ablations in clinic (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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• Thrombosis clinic-patient teaching, blood thinner education Coordinating with DME/outside vendors to get patient care needs met
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Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
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Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
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Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
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Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
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Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
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Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
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Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
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Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
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Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
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Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
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Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
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• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
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• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - RN Utilization Management-Inpatient Remote, MN • 09/2021 - 02/2022
U of M Physicians/M Health Fairview - Registered Nurse Case Manager, PM&R
Minneapolis, MN • 01/2021 - 09/2021
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Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
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Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
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Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
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Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
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Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
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Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
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Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
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Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
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Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
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Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
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Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
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Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
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• Participating in IDT meetings daily.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
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Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
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Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
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Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
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Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
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Attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and provide input regarding appropriate course of action.
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Provided comprehensive case management services to a diverse patient population, including assessment of patients' needs and development of individualized care plans.
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Established strong working relationships with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless coordination of care.
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Fairview Medical Group - Registered Nurse, Triage Family Practice Brooklyn Park, MN • 10/2017 - 01/2021
Park Nicollet Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Chiropractic - Registered Nurse
St. Louis Park, MN • 02/2015 - 07/2017
Heartland Homecare and Hospice - Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Roseville, MN • 11/2010 - 02/2015
Assisting with Botox injections and ultrasound guided injections in clinic.
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Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
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Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
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Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
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Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
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Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care.
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Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
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• Assisting with in clinic procedures.
• Coordinating with outside companies for patient needs and care. Managed complex medical cases by providing guidance on medications and treatments necessary for symptom control or palliation.
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Identified potential problems or areas requiring further intervention through ongoing assessments throughout the course of care.
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Actively monitored patient satisfaction surveys and utilized feedback received from these surveys when developing plans of care.
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