Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for hospice patients, leading to improved quality of life
Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely assessments, interventions, and evaluations for optimal patient outcomes
Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to provide high-quality palliative care in accordance with established guidelines
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and their families.
Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit
Summa Healthcare
Cleveland
06.2023 - 10.2023
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
University Medical Center, UMC
El Paso
12.2021 - 04.2022
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions
Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures
Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland
08.2021 - 12.2021
Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit
Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease
Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Hackensack
12.2020 - 05.2021
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Managed care from admission to discharge
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Treatment Center
Cleveland
01.2018 - 06.2020
Consulted and coordinated with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Provided bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients
Educated patients on surgical procedures
Changed dressings, inserted catheters, started IVs
Participated in discharge planning
Responded to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
Registered Nurse
O'Neill Healthcare
Lakewood
02.2013 - 01.2020
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
Developed and implemented nursing care plans, and supervised patient's admission and discharge procedures
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Application of dressing, wound care and insertion of catheters
Charted by exception notifying physician of abnormal findings
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management, and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rudwick Manor Rehabilitation Center
Cleveland
04.2010 - 12.2012
Provided care to patients suffering from mental illnesses and substance abuse
Completed nursing assessments that evaluate patients' physical, mental, and emotional status
Provided crisis intervention, emotional support, and educated patients about their conditions and treatment
Provided one-on-one counseling
Administered and charted patient medication including duragesic and fentanyl patches, oral sublingual and intramuscular injections
Provided direct care, responsible for up to 32 patients, scheduling procedures with follow-up
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.