| | | 20,000+ Fresh Resumes Monthly | |
|
|
| |
Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateAndrea C.ThigpenStreet Address Mount Sinai LaneSimpsonville, SC Street Address
Professional SummaryCell: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEExperienced Registered Nurse committed to serving patients as a trained medical professional and passionate public health advocate with 18 years of nursing experience providing clinical care to a variety of patients in different fields . Proficient in recommending changes in patient care through expertise and observation of patient needs. Ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations. Organized and able to multitask while allowing nursing staff to work together towards positive results. Have coordinated patient care during staff shortages and dealt appropriately with patient concerns and family anxieties. LicensesSC Registered NurseCPR certified through American Heart AssociationSkill HighlightsMedication administration expertSkilled in conducting physicalexaminations Medicationadministration, Psych and mentalhealth care proficiency BACscreen/drug screen collection abilityComputerized charting specialistEnthusiastic caregiverStrong medical ethicDiabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient CareFlow sheet chartingExtensive experience withadolescentswith chronic diseases, mental healthissues and high risk behaviors.Registered NurseCarolina Center For BehavioralHealthProfessional Experience03/2007 Current Greer, SCPerformed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments for psychiatric patients. Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements. Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.Provided necessary health education training for patients. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. Most recently working with psychiatric adolescent patients and their families. Registered Nurse Case Manager Piedmont Hospice 04/2009 04/2011 Duncan, SC Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Provided necessary health education training for patients. Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Often commended formaintaining the safety, respect and dignity ofresidents. Interviewed patients to obtain medicalinformation and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Pronounced patient's at time of death.Registered Nurse Case ManagerSouthern Care HospiceRecorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.02/2002 03/2007 Greer, SCProvided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Provided necessary health education training for patients. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. EducationAssociates of Nursing: Greenville Technical College - Nursing 2001 Greenville, SC, United States |
