Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 15 years of progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in both a hospital and residential treatment facility. 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, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. I aim to use my knowledge and experience to effectively fill the nursing position at your facility.
Provide direct quality care in the acute care setting for patients in the Telemetry/Trauma unit by monitoring, assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating medical conditions for up to 6 patients.
Administer medications, treatments, wound care, and monitor vital signs and lab results.
Perform IV insertion, start and manage IV fluids and medications, close cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients, perform EKG, apply cardiac monitor, and read cardiac strips.
Assess, plan, intervene, monitor, and evaluate pre-op and post-op Trauma patients.
Offer holistic care to palliative and hospice patients.
Lead and quickly respond to emergency situations and codes.
Communicate with providers, pharmacy, nurses, and other team members.
Manage CNAs and mentor students and newly graduated nurses.
Clinical hours completed: 320+ hours
Worked well with the assigned clinical preceptor and improved my practice of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner professional role.
Emphasized the various clinical experiences based upon knowledge gained in the AGNP program.
Collaborated effectively with Medical Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Doctors, and fellow students, with a focus on primary care.
Functioned independently in the clinical practice setting by assessing, evaluating, interpreting laboratory results, and diagnosing patients with acute and chronic health issues, under the supervision of the clinical preceptor.
Formulated differential diagnoses with the clinical preceptor's assistance in choosing the appropriate treatment and medication regimen.
Encountered patients of different races, cultures, and genders with various health issues ranging from ages 13 and older.
Clinical hours completed: 65+ hours.
Worked well with the assigned clinical preceptor and improved my practice of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner professional role.
Placed emphasis on the various clinical experiences that were based upon knowledge gained in the AGNP program.
Saw patients with different races, cultures, and genders with various health issues between age 15 and older.
Clinical hours completed: 128 hours
Worked well with the assigned clinical preceptor and improved my practice of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner professional role.
Placed emphasis on the various clinical experiences that were based on knowledge gained in the AGNP program.
Was able to analyze and evaluate the experience gained from the MSN program based on human diversity and social issues.
Independently performed physical exams and assessed and evaluated patients with acute problems (such as back pain, sore throat, shingles, common colds, etc.).
Provided direct quality care to patients, which included daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating medical conditions, as well as addressing the psychological and behavioral needs of up to 28 patients with Autism and other mental health problems.
Led and mentored the medication technician staff, student nurses, and residential staff, helping them develop and achieve professional expertise.
Successfully monitored the medical and behavioral progress of all patients during their stay at the facility, coordinating with physicians, psychiatrists, neurologists, and other treatment care team members.
Interacted and communicated with patients and their families to provide the highest quality of treatment possible.
Educated patients and their families on how to administer medication properly for at-home care treatment and behavior management skills.
Coordinated patients' admission and discharge arrangements, ensuring smooth transitions to their next placement or home environment while adhering to company policy.
Maintained confidentiality of all patient records.
Proficiently documented patient data using QuickMAR, CareLogic, and Quanum.
Patient assessment
Problem-solving
Medication administration
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Precepting
IV insertion
Preventative Health