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Experienced nursing professional with a Family Nurse Practitioner certification and several years of experience in high-stress medical environments. Experienced in managing complex patient cases, creating comprehensive treatment plans, providing behavioral counseling, monitoring for changes in patient status, and leading administrative functions within the unit. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with others.

Critical Patient Care Medication Administration Coaching/Training Patient Education

Patient Assessment/Triage Attention to Detail Wound Management/Care Discharge Planning

Team Leadership Post/Pre-Operative Care Acute/Chronic Illness Diagnosis IV/EKG Monitoring

Team Leadership Post/Pre-Operative Care Acute/Chronic Illness Diagnosis IV/EKG Monitoring

  Direct day to day nursing operations within a fast-paced emergency department which requires triaging incoming patients and developing comprehensive treatment plans

  Respond quickly to critical patient situations such as stroke and/or trauma, monitor patients for changes in medical status, and administer medication

  Play a lead role in various administrative functions which includes requesting legal paperwork, petitions, and lab/testing paperwork in addition to facilitating transfers

  Complete patient rounds on a regular basis which increases satisfaction levels, coach patients on treatment plans, and complete nightly chart audits

Vitas Hospice Care July 2014-November 2015

• Facilitated nursing functions within a busy hospice care environment which included evaluating patients, completing diagnostic testing, and creating pain management plans
• Completed regular patient evaluations, addressed patient and/or family inquiries, administered medication, and ensured patients were as comfortable as possible at all times

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• Oversaw nursing and administrative functions within a behavioral health unit which required supporting patients diagnosed with Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADHD, Schizoaffective Disorder, IED, PTSD, Psychosis, and other personality disorders

  Acted as a Charge nurse which includes monitoring labor resources, creating staff schedules, and diffusing escalated operational issues

  Educated staff and patients on infection control procedures, assisted with vaccination administration, and updated patient medical records

• Provided individualized and group counseling to patients within a mental health unit which required triaging incoming patients and creating therapy plans
• Successfully diffused escalated patient situations as needed, coached patients on their individual treatment plans, and provided referrals to community services