Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Encompass health NW Tucson
Tucson
05.1994 - 03.2024
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
Provide patient safety. Ongoing patient assessments and report changes to physician's. Skin breakdown prevention. Thorough documentation of patient assessment. Documentation of wounds and wound groups. Staging and Documentation of pressure injuries. Collaboration with Healthcare team. Providing specific care plan for each patient. Following policies and procedures. Starting IT'S and giving blood products,TPN, antibiotics IV fluids . Monitoring patients from any adverse reaction to medications. Monitoring vital signs and responding appropriately to any abnormal finding, responding to any emergency situation with my patient or any patient in house. Application and maintenance of wound vacs with appropriate Documentation. Drawing blood as ordered. Maintaining Tracy's with care . Enteral tube feeds and insertion of DHT's. Using transferring devices. Application of orthotics. Assisting with AL'S. Patirnt and family education.
Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Reagents College
Tucson, AZ
10-2001
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
08-1996
Support Courses For Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Palomar
San Marcos, CA
12-1993
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Wound care
Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Encompass health NW Tucson
05.1994 - 03.2024
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Reagents College
Associates Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Pima Community College
Support Courses For Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse