Registered nurse (RN)
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Managed 35 clients; performed first aid, immunizations and assisted in convalescence and rehabilitation. Optimized patient care by providing rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimized pain, discomfort, infections, and complications. Assigned job duties to the nursing staff.

• Provided care for clients with various forms of mental illness, ensures maintenance of therapeutic milieu and communication.
• Developed Health Assessment Questionnaire to help the patient indicate the health conditions before physician appointments and allow the physician to document treatments and recommendations.
• Supervised and directed Certified Nursing Assistants who provided patient care.
• Administered treatments and provided medications as well as conducted medication education for discharge planning with patients and their families.
• Facilitated role as charge nurse by supporting other nurses in their job requirements to achieve their daily goals.

Utilized clinical pathways and nursing process to care for geriatric or rehabilitative patients in a long-term care facility that also provides acute care plus physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Administered medication, initiate treatment plans for chronically ill patients, and provide support to staff, patients, and their families.

• Assisted in diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical procedures: biopsies, wound care, allergy patch testing.
• Advised LPN’s and CNA’s in providing quality care for patients.
• Provided bedside procedures to patients: central line insertion, a-lines, Swan-Ganz catheter, chest tube insertion, removal of sutures and staples.
• Expertise in providing care for hemodynamically unstable patients with titration medication drips, Levophed, dopamine, insulin, amiodarone, dobutamine, and epinephrine.
• Maintained sedation levels per medical protocol for patients utilizing propofol, Versed, Ativan, and Precedex.

Provided care for clients with various forms of mental illness, ensures maintenance of therapeutic milieu and communication. Intervened in crises for out-of-control patients according to established treatment plans.

• Maintained safety for suicidal and homicidal patients and care of chemical-dependent clients such as monitoring withdrawal symptoms.
• Offered care for patients with diabetes, renal failure, COPD, CHF, cardiac disease, hypertension, gastric bypass, and other gastric problems; in addition to patients with emphysema, and post-surgical patients.
• Performed discharge planning and discharge teaching to ensure effective continued care.
• Answered and clarified doctor’s orders, making sure that orders are followed through and carried out promptly while resolving patients’ problems.
• Provided education and preventative health measures over the phone.
• Helped members with chronic diseases or conditions to set behavior change goals and empowered the members to improve their health status to live healthier lives.

Supervised up to 10 patients in elderly care facility. Managed treatment plans and worked with facility colleagues on a daily basis.

• Documented and reviewed patient files regarding treatment options, medications, and personal preferences.
• Developed and adhered to daily patient supervision schedules.
• Conducted routine visits and assessments.
• Administered prescribed medications at set times each day, or when possible as requested by patients.
• Cultivated impactful patient relationships.

Coordinated specialized patient care and case management as charge nurse for staff of 15+ medical professionals. Leveraged skills in acute care and hands-on training.

• Developed specialized and optimized care plans for patients.
• Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on individual cases, procedures, and hospital best practices.
• Tracked mentee progress and provided feedback as needed.
• Assessed performance improvement over time and reported to senior leadership.

Streamlined documentation processes and medical record database management to support hospital operations.

• Partnered with IT department to innovate improved report handling and documentation procedures.
• Worked with case management and medical records department to gather project requirements.
• Accessed and reviewed hospital computer systems.
• Implemented automated process and revised documentation best practices.
• Presented initiative to senior leadership for approval and facility-wide integration.

Facilitated mentorship initiatives while maintaining caseload of 10+ hospital locations across 3 states. Collaborated with staff to develop and share training materials.

• Strategized training and mentorship plans.
• Collaborated with hospital leaders, healthcare providers, and clinical staff to devise relevant caseload strategies.
• Drafted, finalized, and distributed updated training materials across healthcare facilities.
• Supported process improvement efforts while leading teams of clinical professionals.