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Patient Advocacy Assessments Developing Plans of Care

Patient & Family Health Education Infection Control Reporting

         Caring and compassionate nurse offering substantial background in effectively partnering with healthcare team members to drive concerted efforts and maximize quality of care.

         Adept at navigating complete patient care process from assessment and treatment through to educating patients and family members in self-care and health promotion.

         Proficiency in developing thorough plans of care, evaluating treatment outcomes, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical charts, and ensuring confidentiality.

         Seasoned experience in caring for individuals of diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds, including vulnerable patient populations.

         Considerable experience serving as preceptor to new nurses in acute & long-term-care facilities.

Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY, 2014 to Present

RN Staff Nurse / Relief Shift Coordinator

         Spearhead all aspects of nursing care for patients on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit while providing influential leadership and direction to LPNs and nurse assistants.

         Formulate and continually evaluate nursing care plans, provide patient & family health education, and specify discharge instructions.

         Drive cooperative efforts with all healthcare team members to optimize quality of care, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes.

         Partner with building supervisor to determine and optimize staffing needs per shift.

         Leverage strong clinical skills to perform venipuncture, blood administration, IV initiation and fluid management, IV line management, medication administration, G/J tube maintenance, catheter management, and parenteral feeding.

Central NY DSO, Rome, NY, 1998 to 2014

LPN Staff Nurse

         Proficiently cared for developmentally-disabled individuals in a group home setting by administering medication and parenteral feedings, transporting patients to appointments, and caring for individuals with tracheostomy tubes, G/J tubes, and urinary catheters.

         Ordered medical supplies while adhering to budget parameters, completed extensive documentation, and reported changes in patients conditions to appropriate members of health care team.

         Adeptly managed patients requiring O2 therapy, nebulizer treatments, and chest percussion.

         Implemented individualized behavior plans, clearly defined residential habilitation goals, and advocated for patients reintegration into community.

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Rome Memorial Hospital, Rome, NY, 1990 to 1998

LPN Staff Nurse

         Delivered comprehensive nursing care to adult patients affected by broad-scope medical-surgical health issues in acute care setting, and completed cross-training in cardiac/telemetry unit.

         Methodically administered medication among 36-bed unit including antibiotics (intravenously), pre-op medications, and post-op pain medication.

         Steered seamless transition from team-based nursing model to total patient care delivery system, significantly enhancing quality of care.

         Maintained precise nursing notes and promptly notified physicians of changes in patient condition.

         Prepared and provided report to RN on next shift to ensure continuity and transparency of nursing care.

         Safely and properly operated hospital equipment, technology, and monitoring devices.

Additional Experience:

Staff LPN, St. Luke s Hospital, New Hartford, NY

Staff LPN, Mercy Health Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Unit Charge Nurse / Relief House Supervisor, Bethany Village Health Care Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Excelsior College

Registered Professional Nurse, state of NY # 681670-1

Licensed Practical Nurse, state of NY # 180851-2 (inactive)

Practical Nursing Certification

Madison-Oneida BOCES, Verona, NY

BLS Certification

Infection Control Certification

NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) training

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a registered nurse and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated, I am a licensed registered nurse who is able to gracefully handle simultaneous and competing priorities with an unwavering commitment to accuracy, efficiency, compassion, integrity, and regulatory compliance. My strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to patients needs will enable me to effectively transition into your hospital and become an integral member of your healthcare team. To complement these qualifications, I offer solid organizational, clinical, planning, and communication skills which are paramount in delivering top-notch patient care.

As a proactive contributor to (INSERT NAME OF HOSPITAL/CLINIC/FACILITY), you will find me to be a self-motivated and experienced nursing professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through outstanding dedication and performance. I am confident that I could be an asset to your hospital, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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