PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Registered Nurse with 35 years critical care nursing experience in Level 2 designated medical center. Proficient in the care of patients in the specialties of neurology, cardiology, trauma care, airway and ventilator management as well as a variety of post operative care of surgical patients. Conscious sedation certified. Seeking challenging nursing opportunity where I can contribute and make a difference utilizing my professional nursing skills and experience. - Registered Nurse providing resources and assistance to patients and their families who are recovering after a hospital or facility stay. Provided specialty services like intravenous antibiotics, parenteral and enteral nutrition, trach care as well as wound care. Reconciled medications and instructed patient and caregivers re. various disease processes . management and prevention of complications Updated patient status related to POC to ordering physicians and coordinated POC with other professionals involved in patient care, ie. physical therapist, MSW, HHAs. assess and care of inmates medical needs teach assist and encourage responsible participation in own care. Overview medication regime and update as needed for any clinical changes in medication response. Confer with Providers re. plan of care for each inmate on an ongoing nature to maintain healthy environment

Highlights:

• Telemetry
• Medical
• rn
• registered nurse