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SummaryNorth Carolina State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in medical and surgical care units. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and supporting wide-spread healthcare system improvements. Focused on continuously advancing expertise in Pre/Post op care unit while driving innovation.Skills Direct patient care and advocacy Patient and caregiver education Internal controls compliance Physical care needs Emotional care Patient care standards Complex wound care Acute care Senior citizen care Journal entry posting Healthy learning environments Early warning indicators Quality patient care Learning resources Healthcare facility coordination Room turnovers Plan of care development Post-op care Managed care General anesthesia care Skin careExperienceRobeson Health Care Coorporation Pembroke, NCRN Care Coordinator05/2017 - 02/2020 Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care. Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care. Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia. Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands. Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses. Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status. Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms. Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses. Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering [Number] to [Number] high acuity patients per shift. Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes. Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions. Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support. Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.HealthKeeperz Pembroke, NCHospice Registered Nurse Case Manager06/2016 - 05/2017 Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians. Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family through dedicated listening, kind words and [Skill]. Planned hospice care for elderly and disabled patients. Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition. Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing. Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries. Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans. Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues. Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease. Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support. Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology. Participated in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge. Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients. Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.Southeastern Regional Medical Center Lumberton, NCStaff Nurse06/1992 - 07/2013 Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs. Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals. Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses. Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions. Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health. Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms. Imparted medical, operational and patient