Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
LifeCare Health Partners
01.1999 - 12.2023
Functions as Charge Nurse on fast-paced Medical Telemetry and High Intensity Units.
Utilizes the nursing process in caring for complex and critically ill patients including, but not limited to, ventilator patients, LVAD patients, cardiac drips, and complex wound care patients.
Facilitates the continuum of care needs of patients in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team.
Oversees and directs delegated functions of LPN's and CNA's and acts as a resource person.
Registered Nurse
Forbes Metropolitan Hospital
07.1993 - 01.1999
Cared for medically complex patients, identifying needs and implementing interventions directly or through delegation.
Facilitated discharge planning in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team.
Communicated changing needs and acuity to the physician, Charge Nurse, and Nursing Supervisor and adjusted plans of care appropriately.