Registered Nurse

• Oct 2018 - Present

Med-Surg RN

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

MEDICAL-SURGICAL/ORTHO REGISTERED NURSE Under the general supervision of the Director/Manager, renders professional nursing care in accordance with physician’s treatment plans and standards of evidence based practice/care. Assesses patient’s condition, plans patient care, administers prescribed drugs, provides treatments, provides appropriate patient education, and evaluates patient’s progress, records pertinent observations and report responses to drugs and treatments. Assists with examinations and prepares instruments and equipment. Advocates for patient in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Show less

Registered Nurse

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

• Provide registered nursing services for patients in accordance with physician's orders and facility policy and procedure. • Assess and reassess patient needs, review health history and physical, review lab data, report abnormal results to provider • Establish of nursing diagnoses and care plans with the patient, family, clinical and non-clinical staff, set realistic and measurable goals • Implement plan of care through direct and indirect patient care, delegate appropriately, promote continuity of care • Evaluate patient response to care and adjust care and goals as appropriate. • Document in an accurate and timely manner • Provide care based on evidence based practice • Promote effective team nursing environment including supervision, delegation, and training facility staff Show less

Registered Nurse

• May 2015 - Aug 2016

• Perform assessments including individualized health screenings, communicable disease assessments • Collect and record and analyze health history and physical • Establish nursing care plans • Communicate information and instructions to patients, medical staff, custody staff and outside professionals • Treatment and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for patient care and safety • Perform sick call, application of dressings and bandages; emergency first aid care • Maintain accurate medical records • Provide health care education for patients • Reports concerns to the Quality Control Nursing Professional and the Health Services Administrator Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Nov 2012 - Jun 2013

• Provides professional nursing care as defined in the nursing practice act and under the direction of an RN • Communicates appropriate status/condition changes to the RN per agency guidelines • Provides skilled nursing visits for clients as directed by the RN Case Manager, follows the care plan established by the RN • Recognizes and reports changes in client condition to the case manager and physician as directed • Communicates information on a timely basis, consistent with agency policy and urgency of the situation • Communicates verbally, as needed and through complete and accurate documentation in the clinical records Show less

Consult LPN

• Nov 2009 - Nov 2012

• Provides technical skilled nursing care/procedures and other health related duties in a correctional environment under the supervision of a registered nurse/medical provider • Collects data for the assessment of care needs and implements appropriate nursing interventions under direction of an RN/medical provider • Monitors patient progress/response to medical treatment and reports outcomes appropriately • Administers medications and other pharmacological needs as protocol dictates • Completes and processes all required documentation in a comprehensive, objective and legible manner • Provides health-related education as appropriate to patient needs. • Promotes personal safety and safe environment for client and coworker • Makes recommendations on improvement of safety Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2010

Self-directed and independently opens, runs and closes clinic Obtains consent, insurance, and payment with prompt and accurate documentation Inventories and tracks supplies including documents and vaccines Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as well as intranasal mist using universal precautions and proper sharps disposal Maintains high level of customer service with strict adherence to HIPAA laws Self-directed and independently opens, runs and closes clinic Obtains consent, insurance, and payment with prompt and accurate documentation Inventories and tracks supplies including documents and vaccines Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections as well as intranasal mist using universal precautions and proper sharps disposal Maintains high level of customer service with strict adherence to HIPAA laws

Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator

• Aug 2006 - Nov 2009

Performs tasks under direction of RN/LPN on a medical/surgical floor with an orthopedic focus Assist patients with activities of daily living including basic hygiene, toileting and nutrition Collects patient data and specimens and reports abnormalities and/or changes to the RN/LPN Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient treatment in an accurate, timely and legible manner Maintains a clean, safe, orderly and well-stocked environment Certification and Skills Venipuncture and intravenous therapy certification, training in gastric intubation and lavage, sterile technique, basic and focused assessments on all age groups, BLS, electronic charting and computer skills, experience in team nursing consisting of RN/LPN/CNA. Show less