Grace Clark
Hollywood,WI
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 3 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude to deliver the best patient care in a timely manner.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Special Care Nursery
Roper St Francis Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Devised individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique situation, optimizing clinical outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN- Oncology/Med Surg Overflow
Roper St. Francis Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Patient Care Technician
Roper Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Beaufort08.2021
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Thinking and Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring via Vital Signs, Telemetry, Lab Results, ECT
- Clear Patient and Family Communication
- Medication Administration
- Communicating efficiently and effectively with Patient Care Team
Timeline
RN- Special Care Nursery
Roper St Francis Hospital
07.2022 - Current
RN- Oncology/Med Surg Overflow
Roper St. Francis Hospital
09.2021 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician
Roper Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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