Patient-oriented Nurse with 45 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with LTC specialty.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sunset Home
10.2023 - Current
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL
05.2008
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Documentation and Charting
Patient Assessment
Patient education and counseling
Infection control measures
Patient Care
Wound Care
Compassion and Empathy
Patient Monitoring
Intravenous therapy
Patient Management
Professional Bedside Manner
Patient Evaluation
Licensed RN
Taking vitals
Nursing staff leadership
Medication Distribution
Tracheostomy Care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Relationship Building
Diabetes management
Insulin medication assistance
ADL Assistance
Staff Supervision
Chest pain management
HIPAA Education
Long-Term Care
Geriatric Nursing
Mobility Assistance
Removing sutures
Feeding pumps understanding
Palliative care awareness
Mental Health Nursing
Feeding Assistance
Home care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sunset Home
10.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
John Wood Community College
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